I'd just like to introduce myself.I am a former professional poker poker, self taught through a forum (2+2) and I'm looking to do the same thing here on Bigger Pockets with REI.

They didn't want men gambling away the house in a poker game and leaving the women and children without a place to live.The intent I think for a home to be designated your homestead is that is where you live. 

I don't have any RE experience outside of reading various books and podcasts, but I can help others in online poker, Clash of Clans, Yu-gi-oh, Big 4 accounting, and watching my Niners tank for the #1 pick.

I see your point i just hard  find it hard finding this info out..its like a poker tell..they arent voluntarily volunteering this info out some of them..like im struggling i need to sell..lost my job going through divorce..etc etc...if they blurt that out..they lose their position..I guess some people just tell you straight up..my wife died, im broke need to sell asap..some are more honest than others i guess and just will be straight up with you.

is Grant Cordone to RE what Dan Bilzerian is to poker?

Started with about 20k in cash to invest in late 2014.Bigger Pokers is a great way to network and share!

Side note: I disagree with people saying that poker is gambling. 

"The Big Short", "Liar's Poker", "Flash Boys" - no, Wall St isn't as greedy and corrupt as you think it is -- it's even worse than that.- The Godfather - No, I don't recommend "an offer they can't refuse" as a REI strategy, but it has some great lessons in suffering setbacks and losses with grace and dignity, and the triumph of a consistent strategy and interpersonal relationships over impulsive decisions and use of force.

Ever play poker with someone who doesn't really "get it"?

A GOOD caulking gun, one with a cutter and a poker on it that doesn’t flex like a paper bag.