Yes you can cut off a finger or hand but I would never allow irrational fear to prevent me from using it.

He'll avoid a capital gains hit and get steady income for his first ten years into retirement (he was going to just stick the lump sum in savings or a CD), so I knew this would be appealing, even at a fairly low rate.Keeping my fingers crossed.

I just put an offer in on my first two family (fingers crossed) it will work out.

Fingers crossed on the upcoming roof and foundation inspections but I saw no interior damage. 

MKE is tough you have to be in the right block to attract the tenants other wise you just have to settle and cross fingers..

This and other info like new housing developments going up can help you keep your finger on the pulse of where the market is and where it's going.

Fingers crossed the brick chimney behind the drywall to the right of the stove is in decent condition. 

I've also got a small bidding war on a bank owned flip that I'm crossing my fingers I get anytime now... 

She wouldn't lift a finger to help.

Fingers crossed!