I think you're overly optimistic, especially in CA markets. 

Port Aransas could be great, and TX in general did fairly well during COVID which keeps me optimistic for the future.

I am very optimistic the new administration will improve the city. 

Wanting to know if its closely reliable to use it to avoid being overly optimistic on a property. 

It's a good rule of thumb to follow mate.We always get caught up on the potential of a deal or business and don't focus on a "worst case" scenario.Experience has taught me to become a "Negative Nancy" first and evaluate the downside from a risk assessment standpoint.I would always get too carried away and am optimistic and easily influenced to believe in the best in people and ventures.Only to get my A$$ handed to me on a plate.Well not anymore... lol

But FMR’s are generally optimistic at best.  

Hi Les,The forecast for the Fort Wayne Metropolitan Statistical Area is optimistic, predicting a growth rate that gradually increases throughout the year.

Sure, some investors are overly optimistic and value their properties 10-15% higher than the appraised value, but that's always been part of the game.It's important to not look at the market in your backyard and think that determine the entire market.

Everything about the property fits my criteria, and I am optimistic that my offer will be accepted!

I think we already reached the inflection point mate.Old school "Hard Yakka" has gone out the window.Look at folks getting their panties in a tangle with "return to office" company mandates hahaI'll stop there and and say no more so it doesn't get misconstrued but I"m not too optimistic over the next 20-30 years when it comes to the current work force maturing and being expected to "pull the weight".Thankfully we have AI and maybe even robotics taking over lol