Most investors us the "internal rate of return" metric to compare investments held over a multiyear period.The IRR is a measure of return over time taking into account all cash flows during the life of an investment.

Since it's "measured", it shouldn't create any strife.Most water bills have a minimum usage of xxxx gallons and then so much per gallon over that.

They put their money into proven, calculated and measurable investments.If you really are a savvy real estate investor, you shouldn't have problems securing money.

Right now, building measurements and architectural drawings are being done.

Location is also key because as a store front with measurable traffic means it's not hard to sell that immediately to another investor looking to crunch the traffic numbers.Here is the biggest problem if you let yourself worry or become a skeptic. 

If we decide we're interested, then we take measurements on that same trip so we know how to estimate material costs like flooring, new roof, drywall, etc.

Despite the negative impact of lockdown measures and remote working arrangements on many urban/CBD properties, investment volumes remained strong in H1 2021, with increased pricing in many regions.

The CPI isn't always a great measure of inflation... as we know.

Next they can find people to rent, but don't do so well on keeping properties fixed up, finally I find that keeping myself in the renting game is a very important factor in measuring demand and setting rent prices and knowing what I can pay for a property and still cash flow. 

Spying on people Measuring the height of their grass ,driving around town and writing love letters to random folks  is a total waste of time and money imho