I'm reading that .43 is an benchmark for the upper limit.

How long do you normally "allow" for bids and estimates before you want to actualyl physically start a project . . as time is money, I'm interested in what benchmarks you give yourself. 2 weeks?

So KS is bring up good point where investment has to have benchmark, like all these mutual funds are comparing themselves to S&P.

If you track the appreciation over time, that'll give you a good benchmark with which to compare your real estate returns, and it'll also increase your nest egg for when you're ready to buy real estate. 

I would think all landlords have a laundry list of applicant benchmarks.

A RUBS program can result in a 5%-40% reduction in overall utility use; plus, RUBS has been recommended by both the National Apartment Association (NAA) and the EPA as an excellent way for multifamily apartment investors and owners to incentivize their tenants to reduce electricity use and conserve water.Utility BenchmarkingUtility benchmarking is a process whereas a firm will analyze and track an apartment’s utility use over a specified period of time.

Do you think the benchmark of 70% of ARV is applicable to the Miami market? 

But let's say that we go with your method, you only use Benchmark to sell.

A number of them also have starting tax values that are below market values.OOC taxes are low in SC, so are sales taxes on autos (capped at $300), gas tax is very low, car taxes are low...non OOC real estate taxes are on the high side (depending on your benchmark state).Market value depends on the buyer.  

@Simon Ruiz the ten year is a benchmark I use because it establishes a finite profit point.