"Part of me also sees such things as gambling"Understand something about real estate, It is the riskiest investment you can make! 

This is investing, not gambling.

This is real estate investing not real estate gambling.

That could be:- Improper window flashing or seals- Poor ventilation- Roof leaks- Plumbing leaks- Or even water coming up from under the house (if there’s a crawl space or slab issue)If you don’t pin it down, you’re kind of gambling with your rehab budget and your timeline.Get a Specialist Before You DecideAt this point, I’d bring in a moisture intrusion specialist or environmental inspector (not just a general inspector).

They ended up gambling away all their lottery winnings3.

A little bit about me: I am 21 years old and immersing myself in as much knowledge about this field that I can. 

Surplus funds are usually redistributed or reinvested ethically, and profits are not generated from uncertainty (gharar) or gambling-like arrangements.While Takaful is widely available in places like Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and parts of the UK, it seems extremely rare or nonexistent in the U.S. — especially when it comes to property or title coverage.So I’m wondering:Have any of you found Takaful-compliant providers operating in the U.S.?

How ready to gamble are ya?

It protects against downside risk while preserving upside potential.If the spread is too narrow, the deal is a gamble.

Sometimes a cheaper market with cleaner numbers beats gambling on rate drops.