My goal isn't attached to a particular financial benchmark...I'm just not ready to sit around and do nothing. 

There should be some opportunities for A/B/C properties with your 1% benchmark for the next two years at least until the state financial situation is sorted out (new taxes coming).

You benchmark your plan against your most valuable alternative to test for opportunity cost. 4.

Some will require you to pay the interest through the term or another length no matter how long you hold the loan.What is your draw fee & benchmarks for the repairs portion of the borrowed money?

The big thing, in my opinion, is either keep your draw until each benchmark has been completed OR ensure you have solid legal recourse (i.e. the bonding, etc).

Use those to get a benchmark on how much his work should cost.

I'm looking for some benchmarks for figuring out how different areas in intown and near OP Atlanta are classified (A, B, C, D areas). 

Interesting new article by Atlanta Magazine http://www.atlantamagazine.com/list/where-does-atlanta-beltline-go-from-here/future-atlanta-beltline-4-benchmarks-watch/

Thus, if she wants to buy me out or decide the sell the property we have a fair benchmark with which to evaluate my interest.

Obviously, every investor has different benchmarks...But if YOU are looking at investing in a buy and hold, what are your minimums/maximums that you want to see for the following benchmarks...- Maximum Crime Rate Of The Community- Minimum Population Of The Community - Minimum Average Income Of The Community - Maximum Rate Of Poverty In The Community- Minimum Renter To Owner Ratio In The Community- Maximum Vacancy Rate Of The Community - Maximum Unemployment Rate Of The Community - Minimum Percentage Of Post-Secondary Graduates Of The CommunityNow I know not everyone will use every single one of these statistics, but if you use any of these statistics, what are the minimums/maximums a community needs to have for you to consider investing in a buy & hold opportunity there?