India, June 19 -- An NRI couple's real estate investment in Hyderabad in 2010 ended with disappointing returns. Despite selling the property at a higher price, the couple calculated that their annualised return in US dollar terms was only 0.5% over 15 years, far below expectations.

Their experience has prompted several homebuyers to caution against letting fear of missing out (FOMO) drive property decisions. One Reddit user advised NRIs to rent for at least six months after moving back instead of rushing into a purchase. Real estate experts echo this, urging buyers to avoid FOMO, account for potential project delays, and have realistic expectations about returns before investing

The couple purchased a 3BHK apartment measuring 1,198 sq. ...