Of course, if you are so wealthy that shelling out cash each and every month on a property doesn't bother you then go ahead and gamble with the appreciation game but realize its nothing more than chance whether or not the property will appreciate in the short term.

It's not impossible to do this but it would be like a very high form of gambling.

I am willing ot gamble that no left field event can possibly occur in the future that would change my situation enough that I might need to sell.Just on those 2 it's speculative and high risk investing, again IMHO.

That is a great way to start learning.Secondly, if you don’t know what you are doing in real estate, it is kind of like gambling and your returns will likely be low or you may even lose money.One of the biggest benefits that the content that BiggerPockets has to offer is it teaches people how to identify good deals or properties where equity can be created in a relatively quick timeframe.

I'm thrilled with the wealth of info and the ability to align with others in this field.

if they are going to seem to be able to delay an eviction for 4-5 months then its worth a gamble under the right circumstances.

I believe by networking with local investors, listening to podcasts and taking advantage of the tons of information on bigger pockets you would be better off then taking a gamble on a coach.

#2 - Appreciation is more of a gamble and is making assumptions on the future. 

TWO EXIT STRATEGIES… proven strategies… or you’re not a professional investor… you’re just gambling with your family’s money.Almost ALL of the “ deals” I have been pitched in my region of Florida are built to assure that the wholesale gets rich… period. 

The anti STR rules are not because the short term rental is commercial, it is because they have limited residencies of less than 30 days (or however the rule is written).I do understand that many (possibly most) people do not want to live next door to an STR (I do not want my neighbor to be an STR - behind me I had a neighbor build a dorm (Not sure of number of BRs but the house is bigger than many university dormitories (it is probably close to 100'x100' with 2 stories)) that visiting jewish students can stay and I am not thrilled at that either).