Market Heat Map
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α = 0.70
Understanding the Investment Style Parameter (α)
📈 Growth-Focused (α → 1.0)
Prioritizes price appreciation. Best for investors with longer time horizons who can wait for property values to increase. Higher risk, higher potential reward. Focus on markets with strong migration, limited supply, and price momentum.
Recommended: α = 0.7 – 1.0
💰 Income-Focused (α → 0.0)
Prioritizes rental cash flow. Best for investors seeking immediate income and lower risk. Focus on markets with favorable price-to-rent ratios, strong rent growth, and stable employment.
Recommended: α = 0.0 – 0.3
Investment Score = 0.70 × Appreciation Score + 0.30 × Cash Flow Score
Appreciation vs Cash Flow Analysis
Score Breakdown for Pittsburgh
Appreciation
Cash Flow
Component
Normalized Score (0-100)
Raw Value
Weight
Contribution
Total Appreciation Score
58.8
Component
Normalized Score (0-100)
Raw Value
Weight
Contribution
Total Cash Flow Score
69.0