I thought your comment to @Edgar DeLeon: "The era of building and selling anything in Tulum is over" was a very extreme statement and didn’t account for the nuances of the situation.There is rarely an absolute truth in investing, we should be cautious with our opinions as they are just that, opinions, we don’t have a crystal ball and cannot predict the future with 100% accuracy.

In a way we do have a crystal ball for the future of UT.

Nobody has a perfectly clear crystal ball.Least that is my 2 cents, i'm sure scott will disagree with something I said.

Quote from @Crystal Jones:  @Jay Hinrichs:  I  want to know if you have any contacts for McComb MS who does lending?  

Many are raising prices in hopes of making a it on the mad "out of the stock market" into the hard asset Real Estate market as of the election, either way its crystal ball stuff for now, at least till after the election.Market Report click

Quote from @Crystal Trifeletti: Hey Spencer, I’m in Sac also working on finding my first flip!

Can't crystal ball it, but smart moves?

No one has the reliable crystal ball.

Imagine you have a beautiful house or apartment, and you want to make sure it's well taken care of.That's where property management comes in.Property management involves everything from finding tenants and collecting rent to fixing things when they break.It's like being the captain of a ship, making sure everything runs smoothly.Step 12: Stay Informed About Market TrendsStaying informed about market trends is like having a crystal ball for your investments.It means keeping an eye on what's happening in the world of buying and selling, especially in the areas you're interested in, like real estate or stocks.When you stay informed, you can make smarter decisions.You'll know when it's a good time to buy or sell, and you can spot opportunities that others might miss.

My crystal ball tells me that that appreciation will slower in 2014 to maybe 7% compared to 18% in 2013 due to rising interest rates and higher home prices.