That is speculation.

Pricing over there seems to be more speculative on what it could be worth 15-20 years from now rather than tied to the fundamentals of cashflow.Also if you start in Inglewood, 2 hours in LA traffic doesn't get you very far haha

But, regardless of speculation, I believe there is no reason to overpay $20k on a property's appraised value unless it's absolutely necessary.

Can someone please recommend me a good insurance company that covers lost rental income preferably in Florida.I would really like to know how you guys survived the Pandemic since there were Lockdowns and many people lost their Jobs and thus could not pay rent.I know many well established companies that did not survive it.There are speculations that we could go back to those dark days, and it could lead to loss of rental income.

As an ex-banker, I completely disagree that having a loan in MXN is a good idea as it makes you speculate on the exchange rate.

You're speculating on city projects but you can't control those things.

I dont think you can buy deals that are at or below US treasuries day one since appreciation and value add is measured in IRR and that is speculation.

Comps are a way to narrow down the speculation of ARV.

@Jerry CallowWell, investing in real estate is speculation. 

Interest Rates: The challenge posed by rising interest rates also serves as a deterrent against speculative purchasing, promising a more stable investment landscape.