That was a few thousand dollars I was not going to gamble on even if I did have a little more wiggle room left :wink: that was still there for the surprise factor....you know, "surprise, I didn't count on that needing to be fixed" Glad I passed on it, I was watching another one slowly drop in asking price.

Should I gamble?

I also think that many investors are going to be willing to gamble for those real high returns.

As promised by the financier, you receive a cashier's check in the mail for one year's rent that looks 100% authentic and legitimate.

Eric - yes I get that gambling vision when I see the avatar....but to the question...I am also a realtor and my pic is on my card.

Originally posted by "keithsan":...In most cases I'll assume I can take the 20-25% from my home... ...I'd like to avoid putting the collateral on the family home but would do so...Only gamble what you are willing to have "taken from you"!

Find the courts that do this and you'll have your list.Here's some quick information:Judicial ForeclosureThere are two types of judicial foreclosure proceedings in Louisiana, executory and ordinary process.The executory process takes place when the lender uses a mortgage that includes an "authentic act that imparts a confession of judgment", as provided in the Louisiana statutes.

Sometimes bank statements may indicate gambling problems or other traits you might not like in a tenant.

You state one should not invest in the stock market because you consider it gambling and too reliant on others to determine your future.

While you have a bidding war to lose, you also could potentially lose a good bit of upside if the market drops between now and Spring.If gambling and trying to time the market is something you want to try, I recommend you hold off until next winter after the election, hope that there is a major change in which parties are elected, and then take advantage of the influx of new politicians and their staffs to DC (who will be looking for places to live).Of course, I believe that's a bad decision as well.