I'm talking to Benchmark at this time, and they do not allow that; Something to do with the fact that you can't manage properties, so they have to be under your own name. 

I probably should have mentioned in my original post that I’m buying class A properties averaging around ~$225K - I don’t think buying at that number and that class of asset this is a fair benchmark.

"Placed in service" is your benchmark, not when you purchased it.Thinkj about it, makes sense.

Don't set this as your benchmark but just for you to get a feel - training- commission structuresAt the end of the day, it is important that you stick with someone where you can replicate your success.

The ratio of the NOI to debt service should still meet or exceed the 1.2 to 1 benchmark (Debt Service Coverage Ratio).Of course, that's just one way to look at it.

That said, here's my take:Historically the stock market goes up about 10% per year before inflation, so at a minimum you should be benchmarking your real estate returns to that.

That person can lose $1,000 of it which ends up to $4,000 which gives it a 8% returnThere is the added headaches also involved when investing through a SDIRA / Solo401k because you normally need an LLC(to get check-book control).Why did I pick $100,000 as my benchmark and why I plan to switch to SDIRA / Solo 401K after $100,000.At $100,000, I plan to open up a Solo401K to use the loan feature and take out $50,000 as a loan.Solo401K(dependent on sponsor) allows for 401K Loan up to $50,000 or 50% of your loan balance, whichever is less.I would use the rest of the balance in the solo401k to invest in syndications + issue hard money loans.One reason I thought to create this post was because I see how often SDIRA / Solo401K are mentioned but how little SEP IRA is recommended.

They agency product (Fannie Freddie, FHA) typically has a 2 year operating history requirement in addition to net worth benchmarks, and more stringent reserve requirements.The non agency stuff including local and community banks are also more flexible.Consider joint ventures if you want to take down a bigger deal.

I guess my issue is with grouping metro Detroit with Detroit proper and calling/bench-marking it all as "Detroit".

I generally have a problem with remembering to set bench marks for my GC's, this lesson will help me.Great attitude Heather.