In gambling, the house takes a cut, and thus the "weighted average expected outcome" is negative.

Perhaps my denied request the prior year also added weight to the intent portion of my request the following year. 

That alone is worth it's weight in gold!

SP punches above its weight as far as political and media visibility.The "downtown" (14th ave) is improving with several recently opened restaurants occupying recently rehabbed original commercial structures, alongside well established mexican places.   

Perhaps weighted polling functionality as a way rank various aspects of the service being received.

6) Is the number I'm offering less than a weighted average of (answer to 5)?

Cons: Not there to manage STR's (I give this con a lot of weight) - Winter... i hate winter, plus rental rates go down. - Buying a house from across the country is slightly uncomfortable for me (mostly irrational fear). - Having to front all of the upgrades at time of purchase, including furniture, is expensive (spending a lot of money on stuff that wouldn't be necessary for a long term rental).1.

But obviously the recommendations carried more weight.

This is why people say a good contractor is worth their weight in gold.

I sacked all of mine and now self manage.A reliable & honest contractor is the most valuable member of your team.Security cameras (multi family) are worth their weight in gold.