Gambling on yourself in REI by liquidating your retirement without first having any experience, is very bad advice, imo. 

That's gambling people. 

It's easy for me to get lost in the grind or to focus on goals instead of progress so I'm glad that I took this moment to remember where it all started and that was with a gamble on this one property that has paid off ever since.

@Lewk DeeIt’s great that you’re taking action and immersing yourself in real estate investing!

Is that a gamble you'd want to take?

For "SELL LATER", below, I'm thinking that the family of the majority owner will want to sell when they receive a stepped-up basis upon the patriarch's death (this is a gamble on my part).

Starting small with multifamily properties is my ideal preference at the moment, as I focus on learning, growing, and immersing myself in as much information, data, and real-time experience as possible.As I build my investment portfolio, I could definitely see myself being interested in scaling up to larger acquisitions in the future, but for now, my focus is on mastering the fundamentals and starting small.

Unlike NV that has massive income from Gambling

I work as a firefighter while finishing college, and over the past year, I’ve immersed myself in this world—reading books, listening to BiggerPockets podcasts, and diving deep into everything I can learn.

Whether you're eyeing an up and coming neighborhood or trying to predict the next downturn, it’s always a gamble to wait for the 'perfect' moment.