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When your predictions are spot on — but life plays by its own rules.

Not long ago, I had a situation that turned into a valuable lesson for me.

I was helping a fantastic client — an Australian gentleman in his 70s — find a villa here in Bali. And we landed on a great one: a massive four-bedroom property, 372 square meters of living space, in a beautiful, quiet area just 15 minutes from the ocean.

The price? $550,000.

Now, that might sound like a lot at first glance, but for Bali — considering the size, quality, and potential — it was more than fair. And no, it wasn’t one of those overly hyped projects with neon colors, pop-art statues, and ambitions to host the next P. Diddy pool party.

It was a proper home. A solid, high-quality build with an unusually long leasehold — perfect for either long-term living or smart rental returns. Personally, I see properties like that as real gold for investors. And the numbers backed me up.

Yes, some clients were hesitant about the location (God forbid, a whole 15-minute drive under the sun). That classic “too far from the beach” worry. But I was confident: this villa had long-term value written all over it.

The client agreed. Everything was in motion. And then — at the last minute — the deal collapsed. (Yes, grown men cry too.) His funds got stuck in a Turkish bank, and the purchase fell through.

Fast forward 4–5 months, I decided to check how that villa was doing. And guess what?
Every forecast I made came true. The returns were strong, occupancy was high — exactly what I’d expected.

Sometimes, you can read the market right, trust your gut, have the right client, the right timing — and still, life throws a curveball. That’s the nature of real estate. You don’t control everything — and that’s okay. The real win is learning from every deal, even the ones that don’t go through. Those are the ones that sharpen your intuition more than any spreadsheet ever could.

Ever had one of those “almost” stories where you were this close — and still knew you were right in the end? Let me know — I’d love to hear it.

P.S. easy tip for Bali investors - go with 3br+ villas, you won’t lose

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