On the other hand, I don't have to have a crystal ball to know that Detroit is going to tank and NY is going to rocket decades hence.

I wish I had a crystal ball to see how something will workout and sadly, we don't.

I don't have a crystal ball and no one knows the future.  

No one has a crystal ball as to what will happen in the coming years.

That's exactly how I've been thinking about our first property, and your excellent summary has really helped me crystallize this approach. 

As someone who trades and study charts...saw this one pop up last night...of course no one has a crystal ball 

My crystal ball is no clearer than anyone else's, which is why I've spread $5K here and $5K there among many different multifamily properties, mobile home parks, hotels and Airbnbs, retail, etc. properties in dozens of markets. 

At this time I don’t see any value to owning a landline unless you need a crystal clear connection, you’re located in just one place, and you may wish to take advantage of some of landline’s cheaper or free international calling plans.

While I don't have a crystal bowl, it won't, if history is any guide.Indeed, we have a similar situation that played out in 2018 when Mexico elected its most leftist president ever.

I've got two, one is a 4 bedroom house in Crystal Beach, TX and the other is a 3 bedroom 2 bath in Joshua Tree, CA.