You have hit the JACKPOT of resources for real estate investors.

Even then I only played the large jackpots. 

You have hit the JACKPOT of resources for real estate investors.

For example:I hitchhiked across Latin America (Colombia to Chile) for 20 months.I taught myself to speak Spanish and Portuguese without formal lessons along the way.I landed the jackpot of a firefighting career in a major metropolitan city fire department after four years.I’ve stumbled plenty.

I think I hit the jackpot on this one

Awesome goals - I love it, you are on the right path.You have hit the JACKPOT of resources for real estate investors.

If I was to bet on appreciation alone, it would seem a bit risky here, yah I may hit a jackpot, but rely on luck is a bad strategy (in my opinion) - since I don't have experience in RE, I would like to minimize my risk, and do investment instead of speculation.Maybe I didn't look at enough in California, or just don't really know where and how to look for area that cash-flow (Fresno, Bakerfield?)

There's no jackpot.

Pro-Tip- If you find any LLC or Trust youve pretty hit that jackpot, most everyday folk will not buy a property and place it in the name of an LLC / Trust or another entity.

This thread makes me feel like I just hit the jackpot!