@Tom Conant As a late responder to you question a few days ago - In my opinion, a bitcoins value, in theory, is derived from the supply and demand of the finite number of coins, like you said, however there's more details that are pertinent here.

PLACE OF CLOSING: Closing shall be held in the county wherein the Property is located, at the office of the attorney or other closing agent designated by Buyer; provided, however, that if a portion of the purchase price is to be derived from an institutional mortgagee, the requirements of said mortgagee as to time of day, place and procedures for closing, and for disbursement of mortgage process, shall control, anything in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding.

(6) To collect notes, obligations, dividends, and all other payments that may be due and payable to the Trust; to deposit the proceeds thereof, as well as any other moneys from whatsoever source they may be derived, in any suitable bank or depository, and to draw the same from time to time for the purposes herein provided

We're looking to improve the calculation by increasing the range, up to 3 miles, but without fixed or new comps its challening to derive an accurate ARV.

I am also that ''smart traveler'' on the investment path that truly listens to veteran investors and even those with wise words derived from hardship and fruitful mistakes.

If your investment debt is less than the income derived from it, then it is making you money.As long as your personal debt is in place, those monthly payments are making you need more income and thus more investment debt.  

I have several short derivative positions on.Who is buying in at these high levels and who is out completely?

Otherwise, see what you are able to afford financially, and possibly put more skin in the deal for a down payment to buffer your equity position.Also I'd recommend making a plan as to what you are expecting Real Estate to do for you down the road, derive a road map, and have an exit strategy.Best of luck to you @Alan Ferrante!

Well, the following article, upon which the above stats are derived, explains:http://www.census.gov/housing/census/publications/..."

The text reads: “Alternative source of income” means lawful, verifiable income derived from sources other than wages, salaries, or other compensation for employment.