mod=rss_whats_news_usan article from the wall street journal about the troubles coming around the corner for commercial real estate.I personally think this will be the best time to buy commercial properties, not random speculative buying but purchase properties with strong income that are way under valued.

If you hunt down good deals you might get a fixer upper and get going (if your skills are good to do light fixing, painting, applis).I would say Mia Beach is a highly speculative place due to it's amazing tourist attraction and a lot of festivals happening all the time.Look at below numbers.

Betting on future appreciation is viewed more as speculating.

The two houses I lost was purely speculation I got in wanting to help friends. 

This area (Salt Lake County/Utah County) is pretty hot right now, and speculation persists as to the timing of the next market correction.  

Though, my strategy is not to try to speculate on the markets and invest in whichever area I deem is "HOT."

I can only speculate on this question, but to some extent, it sounds like you may incorrectly believe Meg's interest in the property is greater than what it is.

Hi Jennifer,I did not do anything yet....just speculating right now (wanting to do this)....I of course would have an out clause of financing and inspecting...my question is, is it fine and is it the norm to go into a contract hoping to flip it but not being able to honor the contract f I don't find an assignee...if not what other ways is this done...any ideas as well would help as I am new to this.Thanks

That's pure speculation on my part but you can look at Little Village + Gentrification.

I got all my families' money out of that speculation and gambling game.