REI has always been more about equity and cash flow is basically the dividend you derive from that equity.

Land valuation is a derivative of the value that can be placed on the land.

I'm particularly passionate about finding great deals.Outside of real estate, I enjoy dabbling in the stock market and trading derivatives, and an LA Rams season ticket holder.

Any real estate ventures would be things I consider fun where I can participate in some fashion without doing the bulk of the work and I would derive some autonomy, mastery, and purpose goals from.  

I am not sure why it matters the cause of the price increase or why you think the increase in RE prices derives from different economics than the rise in stock Prices.

On the flip side, this has presented some opportunities for the creative real estate investor as well.Some news story links and a snapshot of what has happened to prices in my city.https://www.cp24.com/news/video-shows-massive-fire-that-destroyed-under-construction-homes-in-burlington-1.6671785https://www.thestar.com/real-estate/toronto-area-buyers-are-walking-away-from-deposits-on-new-homes-some-losing-as-much/article_db451c58-5c4b-5269-8510-17095d5496e1.html Asset price is dedicate of supply and demandSupply and demand is derivative of central bank rate vs short/long term financingNothing surprise it is all in the math.

Based on Noi/Piti derived from the 30 year amortization?

You may deal with less space, a basement or attic unit (see below), but your goal is probably to hack it for one year.And then there is the 2 + 1 or another derivative.

I knew I needed a property with meat on the bone if I was going to make a good start; even if the meat on the bone was a derivative of a bit of sweat equity.

I knew I needed a property with meat on the bone if I was going to make a good start; even if the meat on the bone was a derivative of a bit of sweat equity.