how do we spot the market that still has the potential to grow in this market are there any benchmark or formula to evaluate?

How could we know if this broker won't try to sell us more expensive deals after seeing the proof of funds while we have no benchmark to compare with?

What are some benchmarks you use personally to tell on paper if a property has the potential to be a good investment? 

Hi Evan, Cap Rate is one of the benchmarks for valuing RE investments (except 1-4 unit properties, which are based on comps).

I'm a novice but a lot of what I'm reading shows 70% as the benchmark.

In practice that's a terrible choice.I always suggest benchmarking to the S&P 500.

However, money was NEVER the motivation, it is the reward, for some, the benchmark.

This is two-thirds less than the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University’s benchmark of 6.5 months as a balanced housing market.

An example would be a 5 year loan that will renew every 5 years at a set rate above the then current treasury or benchmark.

The periodic inspections can be the benchmark for when the contractor gets paid and knows it gets done right.I can't think of any better way than having a great home inspector on your team, and I'm surprised that it wasn't mentioned in the episode.