Return metrics predict how a property is likely to perform on day one under ideal conditions.

Collinshttps://realestate.usnews.com/...No one can predict the future, but people continue to move here.

Georgetown is a great option because of the predicted growth of 14% over the next year. 

While I believe their predictions are a bit delayed, I do agree that we are currently in a buyer's market.

I want to do some research, but I am not sure what to use as my basis for my predictions.

Texting someone is not the same as you getting a deal.Now lets talk about reliability and accuracy.If you say "30 people texted, got me a deal", you need to mean that every 30 people, you will get one deal, reliably, predictably, repeatably.

I'm no fan of predicting the market (how did that turn out for everyone circa March of this year?)

For your second concern, you won't be able to predict what an underwriter will say, but you can ask up front.

Hey Rachel,What is your prediction that the rates will drop to?

Stick to dropping flyers from blimps at football games right when the home team kicker is about to go for a 60yd field goal to win it...