If you go with unlicensed work or owner operators it can be a lot less but you are gambling if you yourself are not very experienced.

@Harry Gamble Thanks Harry

We landed a minor league sports contract, and the rest was history because we name dropped (as you can imagine) when pitching other organizations, and credibility was instant based on the "sports team" acquisition.  

I started talking to all the different groups of kids including the shy ones, dressed nicer, smiled and laughed more, put my voice out there, got involved in sports, welding, and several activities and became class president.

Appreciation is a gamble and it's on paper till you sell the property.

Investing is a personal sport.  

The mostly common re-occurring theme that I am finding is their proximity to a sports stadium, events center, or airport.  

If you've got a good crystal ball and don't bet wrong, you can make a lot of money on appreciation.Appreciation is not gambling over long-term and no crystal ball is needed, only the ability to study history.

, and it was one of the most exciting sporting events I've seen.

between my wife and myself, we lost a pretty decent chunk in the market last year. it's unfortunate, but investing in the market is just like our twice a year trip to vegas....a gamble!