Not an exact science but a "best guess" as all value assessments are. 

There is not any exact science to this.

Would be fascinating to see.

That will only be known 5 to 10 years from now.Don’t count the cards until the dealing is done.The other point is underwriting is as much an art as a science.

The thing that I find fascinating about the midwest is the abundance of multifamily compared to the south.

While the job of being an agent is not rocket science, its a very tough business that can be very market driven.

AND, plopping on the ole-science cap, solar panels have a decay rate for production beginning day 1, meaning, as every day passes, production drops just that little bit more, day after day after day.

My BA is in computer science and logistics. 

I was able to transition as a full time Engineer to a part time landlord/property manager without a course, licensing or training because it, like selling real estate, is not exactly rocket science, any more than selling a car and getting the buyer through financing, etc. lololol

Quote from @Matthew Forelli: First off, most markets didn't meet the 2% rule back in 2016; they certainly won't meet that rule now.The 1% rule, 2% rule, 50% rule, and other rules are not hard science.