The main guy is an active real estate investor, and it sort of motivates me to hear him share his adventures.

If I want to gamble, I'll go to Las Vegas.Mike

Instead of just linking with us, how about joining in and sharing some of your adventures and successes.

Rest assured there are other expenses, and if your deal only works with a low amount allocated for expenses, and you don't have reserves to cover the others when they come up, you're going to be in trouble when something happens.Those have been around a while know I sometimes compare investing to gambling.

Here's an idea:Start writing down everything you do and experience in your new adventure (all the trials and tribulations and achievements and so forth), as well as how you started, including how you came up with your initial six grand.Then, after you acquire some properties and become financially independent -- WRITE A BOOK.

I bought my first tax lien property and am chronicling the adventure with the property.

So Jason,Do you want to sleep soundly or gamble on a bigger return?

Best of luck in your international adventures in real estate, it is sure to be educational and rewarding!

PM is a whole other adventure and should not be taken likely.Good luck.

Baby boomers are too close to retirement to gamble whats left of their next eggs.