After last night's "Democratic Tidal Wave" (or whatever you want to call it), the voters sent a pretty clear message that they are not on board with Republicans and their policies. 

You have learned some valuable lessons including that while San Diego is a historically appreciating market it goes in waves.  

Realize the historical appreciation realizing it goes in waves (so short term depreciation has occurred but the long term appreciation has for over 50 years surpassed inflation and virtually every other market). 

Some people are just at different wave lengths than others.

.), a new wave of companies (http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/04/24/oracle-signs...) and just general growth from the spilling out of San Francisco.My gut says that this area will be hot in 3-5 years time, maybe less.

If you plan to stay in the town forever, maybe you don't mind riding the wave of values going up and down as you are only concerned about cash flow and have no plans to sell.

Remembering a large aquatic and leisure center in the town of my youth (Wave pool, water slide, olympic lap pool, etc.), I was curious how translatable the idea is in today's market.

However, it's required in order to bridge the gap between market waves. 

Keep hustlin my man & just sure you are consistent and continue to ride this wave of motivation and energy.

However, if you could offer all cash, wave all contingencies and a quick close they may decide to take a lower offer.