This does goes to illustrate my point I've made to several RE neophytes in the Portland area:  MLS listed duplexs are probably the worst investment you can currently pursue in our market as every half backed and un-knowledgeable aspiring RE investor is determined to buy a duplex,  driving the prices way above normal market. 

Well there are plenty of shared economy applications that allow you to earn extra cash off that battery powered ego machine(s).Really though, what if you tried to make a car sharing service into a investment model?

Ultimately it depends on which scoring model the company is using that will determine your current score. 

I am happy with a conservatively modeled 10% IRR that has has limited downside, and upside to mid-teens.

I have the Blaze model and use it daily.

But it's really nice when it happens.It's also prudent to be prepared in case the upward trends that are experienced are not actually an upward trend, but are more like a soap bubble, poised to burst when it reaches maximum expansion.By advising @Mike D. to stick with the number he "should be" using, you're asking him to ignore reality and stick to theory and that simply isn't practical.I like Mike's model because it builds in some conservatism.  

Hey everyone!My name is Kharhak Dhillon Singh, but you can call me Dhillon. I am a 18 year old that is born and raised in the general Seattle area for all my life. For the past 2 years (throughout high school), I have...

My name is David Barkstrom and I'm a new member/aspiring investor from the northern Mississippi area.

We’ve got access to top of the line technology to help sell homes including virtual walkthrough cameras, 3D home modeling software and birds eye view video and photography via drone.

No 'get rich quick' aspirations here.All the best in your dealings!