But much like the stock market, you're gambling on an Apple or a Google, and may end up with a Theranos;) If you diversify, and one of the deals goes south, your losses will be offset, and you can get out and move into another deal.

At the end of the day, an investment is nothing more than a gamble.

There are a lot of ladies and gentlemen on here with far more wisdom to share than me, but best of luck to you moving forward.

One house is rented and he says the lady refuses to let him in.

If you are a gambling man, offer the birddog $500 for the deal, or write out some contract that says you will give him $100 for the lead and $500 more if/when it closes.  

Good growth Looks like Coolidge was able to secure proctor and gamble to build their manufactured plant.

Anything before is pure gambling.

@Nichole Wall - I agree with what the other ladies have said.  

@Sheila Villacampa I understand the long term gamble/play your taking.  

(I just now asked a lady what was her number-just now!)