It takes work, but if you know the value of the property then it's worth the effort.In this case, Hard Money with a refi down the road might have worked out but it would have been a gamble. 

We work with full disclosure as our platform in building solid long term relationships with our buyers and prospective buyers.

I'm so pleased to find such a platform to share and learn.

However, there is a great blogging platform called ActiveRain.

I recently moved back to SF as Director of Investments at RealtyShares, where my main role will be to liaise with both Sponsors and Investors on our crowdfunding platform.

I actually met AdaPia DErrico at a Global Real Estate Crowdfunding Conference they were speaking at and their platform sounds really exciting over at Patch of Land.

I know I'm taking a gamble but hopefully it's worthwhile.

With real estate for me the risks are measured, with stock and my lack of comfort with the market I feel like I'm just gambling.

Gambling is just one item on a long list of fun things to do in one place, just like a cruise ship.

Tax deed sales involve risk and a little bit of an informed gamble.