This is a pure speculation play. 

Presently I buy hold and rent several houses in emerging markets and speculate on several developed 1/2 acre plots in established developments near the bay in south west Flordia.  

I encourage all investors, speculators, carpetbaggers and mostly good people looking for a peaceful, easy feeling at a good price to at least take a look.

I've been looking for the right opportunity, but speculation has driven numbers up with the recent development.  

I'm going to speak to a local real estate attorney and find out what the law actually is instead of just listening to speculations and opinions

As for my regular buy and hold rentals I am not concerned on what the market does as I do not speculate on appreciation and stick to the fundamentals of investing because we all know its not about timing the market but time in the market for investments like that.

It sounds to me like this tenant felt that they had good credit, so she shouldn't have to go through a rigorous screening, but I'm just speculating here.Without more information, it is hard to say.

A broken water heater or HVAC repair will eat at that really quick and don't speculate and assume houses will appreciate.  

Personally I think they should of allowed AIG to fail and let the insurers who weren't speculating the ability to pick up their assets for pennies.

There has been a lot of speculation and hopes for appreciation with projects like the Piano District, the Metro north, Ferry service, etc... coming in.