If you are seeking out asset accumulation and equity appreciation over the long term then there are certainly fortunes to be made

Unfortunately (or fortunately!)

Fortunately I have been able to explain to her he’s only after the commission, analyze the deal for her and help her realize that no deal with negative income is a good deal.

Fortunately I have a great handyman whom completed all the work needed promptly and all the repairs to get the unit rent ready were completed within 3 weeks and the tenant will be moving in this weekend.

My wife and I spent the last 2 years remodeling our fixer upper and are fortunate enough to now have a wonderful home in a great neighborhood w/ great schools for our daughters. 

Fortunately I have flexible hours. 

There needs to be a portion put into a fund that is liquid.Thank you for your service and continued good fortune to you and your wife.

Fortunately I live in a market where purchasing a property for around $50k isn't completely unheard of and there are plenty of properties under $100k that have investment potential.

Fortunately the commercial space is rented.

First, maybe it is just good fortune, but I have not had the same issues with foreclosures and late payments that other BP members have discussed in this thread.