People are always unpredictable, be cautious.

@Ryan Fox - It's pretty unpredictable in my opinion, but I'm sure there are people way smarter than me that can better see/predict what's coming down the pike.  

In my opinion, Dubai has shown itself to be very unpredictable due to its fast growth.

In real estate, you experience both wins and losses.True, people can be unpredictable.

If I could rewind 7 years, I would’ve personally scooped up another property near downtown...prices were more forgiving back then.All that said, I’m curious..if you were getting back in the game today, would a condo with strong amenities but an unpredictable HOA top your list, or are you eyeing single-families for that full control?

I even had preventative maintenance set up, but the root growth rate was unpredictable.

Chicago’s unpredictable weather can sometimes affect project schedules, so it’s essential to set estimated start and completion dates.

And when it comes to your due diligence, how do you ensure you’re accounting for unpredictable rehab costs or market shifts?

Rents/Divs go up with inflation, and capital appreciation occurs at an unpredictable rate.Yes, you’re giving up returns compared to direct RE ownership, but you’re gaining piece of mind.You could try note investing too.

The variables associated with beach STR's can be much more unpredictable.