IMO the analytical framework for bringing all of these elements together to calculate your returns is IRR (can google it) ... running some scenarios through IRR calculations will help you see how things can pan out in the long haul.

I'm looking for some advice on how many analytical scenarios I should consider and which scenarios should hold the most weight. 

Math would be more just to teach you how to think analytical more than practical real estate knowledge 

I think using data-driven, online behavioral analytics to serve display ads more intentionally, actually disrupts interruptive marketing in a way.

Hello All!Need advice on what types of metrics to show on this data visualization that I'm creating to help find good areas to invest in. I'm a newbie to multi-tenant (I have a couple single family) and want to use da...

David,As the article above states, one should use caution when using CAP rate as an analytical too for evaluation a real estate deal it does not factor in the costs of financing (mortgage payment).

I realize I can do a macroscopic analysis of any area, but I also know certain corporate retailers do these same analytics.

I currently work in analytics, but plan to start investing in real estate. 

Its free with a plethora of analytics/studies on this matter and it provides nationwide coverage!

The biz can be a rough ride for the highly analytical types.