Drink only water while gambling!

I think that concept is pretty well established in legal precedent.

The appraised value of the property according to the most recent appraisal roll approved by the appraisal review board is presumed to be its market value on the date of trial, and the person being sued has the burden of establishing that the market value of the property differs from that appraised value.

As long as we are abroad, we've been thinking about getting a small RE portfolio to build long term wealth and establish some ties around Portland or the Albany/ Corvallis area.

Hey All,I am looking to establish relationships in the Columbus area as well.

However, I would like to expand into auction houses and other forms of property searching.I'm currently interested in working with someone who will help me find and appraise deals as well as work around liens, violations, and financing which are typical of foreclosed properties.I'm interested in networking with just about anyone in the industry who can help me gain more insight on the business and wants to establish a long term working relationship.

Anyone working a regular job who is living paycheck-to-paycheck or  month-to-month, and without any substantial savings is taking a huge gamble. 

While I am not one to gamble, I do think I have a lower risk aversion than others. 

Observe how many have turned toward establishing academies and mentorship programs.  

It is actually the only form of payment that I will pull from my first several properties until I have established a substantial slush fund and the ability for the business to acquire more properties without my personal financial contributions.