That's the trick, it's all speculation, need to consult with local realtor.

There is a tremendous difference between speculating/timing the market and investing.

Now it followed, supply and demand and logistics and speculation with futures, calls, puts, and all sorts of paper transactions that manipulate prices up and down.

Maybe reach out for some "ghost stories" from past guests and quote them in the listing, look up history of the area and speculate who it could be, highlight all the interactions guests have claimed to have in a positive and friendly framework and sell the house for what it is.  

Are you willing to pay money for speculation? 

This being said, if you are trying to undertake a highly speculative investment that has no chance of cash-flowing in the near future, and it requires all of your money to do it - then I'd say your 'fear" is well-founded.

It is considered "speculation" that you could have gotten a better offer.

Best to contact an eviction attorney rather than speculate. ;-)

I hear endless speculation about why the market is guaranteed to drop, etc.

So one of the things I’m wondering is are we speculating on this extra 100k?