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15 November 2018 | 16 replies
Many say that buying for appreciation is simply gambling.
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26 April 2018 | 11 replies
I was thrilled when they dropped to 6.5 when I started investing in '03.
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28 April 2018 | 2 replies
Unless the property appreciates significantly beyond the average 2-3% which is a gamble something like this does not seem to be a great value.ThanksPesi
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31 July 2018 | 45 replies
I am strictly buy and hold; anything I buy today has to be really appealing-not going to gamble on any dogs or overpriced queens at this stage of the market-and certainly not counting on any appreciation for the next while.
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1 May 2018 | 1 reply
I got a little thrill every month when I got that check for $80, knowing that at least one tenant didn't get away with it.
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3 May 2018 | 2 replies
You can call some insurance companies to get actual quotes at any time, so a few phones calls can tell you if he is over paying. you also don't want to go completely cash poor to buy a deal, that's a tough gamble.
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27 September 2019 | 17 replies
The local advantage.I think Denver is more of a gamble, banking on appreciating.
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15 May 2018 | 7 replies
I too was not thrilled with the mundane 9-5 existence.
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13 May 2018 | 6 replies
I too was not thrilled with the mundane 9-5 existence.
1 August 2018 | 6 replies
Gambling is another term for it.