I take risks, I do not gamble on appreciation. 

It's a gamble, or should I say calculated risk?

Stay out of areas that are way too adventurous as a new investor.

I look forward to this new adventure.

Gambling works out fine for some people. 

I also bought 2 acres of raw land in WA state that was a good location on a highway, and gambled on having to get tests done, etc.  

Worth the gamble in my opinion.

He became a devout born-again, ditched all his gambling buddies and started spending all his time in church.

I guess the main reasons I’d want to keep the house are 1) ego - to be able to say “I own a rental property” and 2) hope for things to magically turn around and one day sell for profit (gambling...)What would you do in my shoes?

Other times folks are just chillin' in chairs, playing on their phones after a day of adventuring.