It is like bet on red and win, bet on black and win big.The caveat is that while San Diego has historical appreciation going back more than 60 years, the appreciation goes in cycles. 

In some cases some of the inquires do not come off after the first dispute cycle, so it can take multiple attempts.

Virtually every coastal Ca city has had few significant depreciation cycles.  

Once you're in the counter, re-counter cycle...I usually offer 3 options in an LOI.  3 methods of purchase with 3 very specific offer amounts.

If they are smoking and making the place a wreck you want to do a turnover, and you do NOT want to miss the sept 1st cycle in boston.

I am basically going to spend more and buying the house at the top of the market cycle a chance of price decline or price flat for many years.   

Market cycles can dictate short term goals (2-4ish years), but I don't let them change the ultimate long term goal (20-30 years), of having enough money to not have to work and live the life style I want. 

Home was occupied all except 3 month the entire purchase to sell cycle.

I would have learned more about cycles.  

Happy to get you access to those if you'd like.Here is a post about the annual cycles of Dane County real estate and recent trends to give you an idea of the market.