I predict that over the next 5 years, it will become part of 90% of conversations about real estate speculation in the SW. 

It sounds like what you are basically saying is I should be making leads come to me (marketing) , and not speculating on ‘leads’ that may not be actual leads.I think I got it.

Looking for "rapidly appreciating markets" is simply speculation.

People lost jobs and speculators lost out.

Account ClosedIt basically means a neighborhood that people are speculating will increase in value in the next few years. 

Later in life he had good experience to speculate and to run his own projects developing from the ground up on empty lots.

If this property is in a desirable part of California, I'd imagine many speculators would bank on the potential appreciation. 

Although appreciation is great, it's speculative so I prefer to focus on generating a lot of cash flow.

Give me as many details as possible, and I will try to help you.Without more information, I speculate the deed is from one company to another, or from a family member to a family member.

It seems most people still willing to invest in the current market are speculating on appreciation being their money maker instead of cash flow.FYI - check out the following thread where a lot of DC Metro BP members have stopped in and intro'd themselves.