What are benchmarks?

Whether you benchmark the property to sale value, rental yield, NOI or some other economic factor, other investors are doing the same thing.

These benchmarks are really helpful. 

.$150 x 12 months = $1,800If you put $45,000 into real estate as a down payment, you are looking at a 4% cash on cash return.I would consider this decent.If you put $20,000 into the deal, the cash on cash return is higher and its better.If you put $200,000 into the deal, the cash on cash return is lower and considered worse.However, cash on cash return is not the only return you should consider, you should also consider appreciation.My benchmark is trying to achieve atleast an 8% return between appreciation and cash flow.Best of luck!

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Check Airdna statistics they are usually a good guide and the benchmark that most STR lenders use to determine DSCR!

And please do not find his accomplishments intimidating, look at his accomplishments as your benchmark...

10 year (the common benchmark for CRE loans) just keeps climbing.

The program is designed to assist low-income families, and these benchmarks might exclude a lot of qualified people.That said, the requirement for stable rental and work history is reasonable, but you might consider relaxing the credit score or income requirements since Section 8 guarantees a portion of the rent.

One of my early properties barely broke even, but after a couple of years, rent hikes and expense optimization turned it into a strong performer.For cash flow benchmarks, I usually aim for $200-$300 per unit, but your situation.. house hacking.. offers unique benefits like reduced living expenses and quicker equity buildup.