If I really have to choose, will choose compounding rate of return.That said, I will measure my success based on what I know at the time of purchase (Termed is as "Skill-Based PnL", Profit and Loss).Like @J Scott and many others said, you can't really predict the future.  

A loss of asset value is merely a paper loss unless you have to sell.  

Its like me paying for you to go to a weight loss clinic. 

The economy has yet to recover and there are good workers (all legal) willing to work at a great price which in turn provides us at a better savings equaling a better profit.Again, would it be wrong to say the average bid in Austin for carpet was $5,000?

A judgement, attorney fees, loss of assets owned now or in the future can be alot of $.

If likely , do you expect to see a meaningful or massive increase in property taxes to make up for loss in state revenue? 

The appraiser will use market rents to determine a square footage price and then measure for square footage to determine valuation.Most lenders will require some sort of a profit and loss or at the very least an operating income statement to actually underwrite it. 

I took a 50.00 a month loss.

The banks puff to try and show stabilized so they get a higher price and take less of a loss.

If the lender feels a loss will be 15-20% on foreclosure rates will be lower than if they could reach 40%.