Love long walks in neighborhoods looking for For Sale signs.Enjoy traveling to Real Estate Investment MeetingsDining at romantic places while going over Rental AgreementsParticipating in action sports such a wheeling and dealing.

Are you a risk taker willing to gamble on appreciation?

I can hire out things I no longer wish to do and never have to request time off to watch my kids sporting events.

The question to ask yourself is: can you AFFORD to pay extra every month on average (on top of getting zero cash return on your deposit), while GAMBLING on its appreciation?

Great sports teams, excellent food, the lake, the parks, industry, an economy on an upswing.  

It can be a local monument, their favorite sport, or whatever.

PS – I don't own a sports car, and never have so you've failed in your attempt to make me some cheesy guru.You've conveniently ignored this long explanation from someone who is litigating with NREIG/Affinity Group Management and/or it's affiliate.  

(I have had tenants turn the AC off when they move out or the heat in winter)- We require they have someone check on the property if they leave it for more than 5 days (This is to make sure there are no water leaks or HVAC issues that lead to problems while they are gone)- No businesses can be run from the property (to prevent day care, laundry services, gambling, drugs or who knows what)- We specify yard care includes week spraying and cleaning up sticks less than 1" in diameter (otherwise tenants think yard care is mowing only)- We state that tenants utilities can be used for routine maintenance or repairs (I once had a tenant complain the roofers were using his power for their compressors)- We have a whole section on mold stating that mold is naturally occurring and results from excess moisture.

With the appreciation you are actually gambling that the market won't take a turn for the worse.

But I see other seniors in my building with gambling problems (lots of Indian casinos around here), who smoke cigarettes and/or pot, who spend their money at the local bar, going out to eat, buying new clothes, etc.