In my core areas, I can tell you within $5-10K what something will close at. 

You either need to buy in the area that is zoned “Tourist Core” or just outside the city limits in the area we call the “County”.

That's not very compelling.

@Jared ViernesWelcome Jared - went to WSU myself - take all the RE classes they offer while you're there - many of them will/should count as part of your core classes needed for your MBA - think a couple should be cross listed as Finance classes too.  

I am reading more and more that I need to be willing to do it.I am currently building a core network of folks (real estate attorney, realtor, accountant, lender), and am looking to expand into people in the industry with real world experience.

I see it as the real measure if what I'm doing has value, jealousy and these type of core emotions are in all humans.  

Hey Hey BPerz - I am in the process of creating my "Core 4" in three separate markets.

This is the core reason my father was able to retire at the crisp age of 45 and I look up to him everyday for that.

But I’ll address what I believe the core of your question is.

Try to look for deals, play the long game, but if the number's don't add up don't feel compelled to do anything now because you'll just feel maximum pain a year out after purchasing.