.$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!

This can provide a benchmark for the appraiser and support your expected value.Be Present During the Appraisal: If possible, be there to answer any questions the appraiser might have and to point out the improvements you've made.

What is your draw fee & benchmarks for the repairs portion of the borrowed money?

They benchmark list price and feel they got a good deal if they were able to negotiate a discount.

Chicago’s market might not always meet this, but it’s a good benchmark for evaluation.What are your thoughts on starting with a house hack or using a HELOC to fund your first deal?

Agree on the advice their are sharks out there that are very good praying on people with various scams each month a new one pops up so avoid the housing market right now .In the mean time invest in a index fund that follows a benchmark like a S&P 500 each month/week put more money in when you are at a age that father wisdom has visited make small moves into the housing market .

By prioritizing fundamentals over chasing ROI benchmarks, he’s now sitting on an asset that’s appreciated 30% and maintained strong cash flow.Personally, I once miscalculated reserves on a triplex I bought early in my career.

@Garrett Brown I can see the Airbnb insights but how do I know what are good benchmarks? 

Some of the additional benefits include:Reduction in current tax liabilityInsurance savingsImmediate increase in cash flowMinimization of recapture upon sale of the assetIdentifying disposition expensesIdentifying repair and maintenance expensesEnergy cost savingsConstruction tax planningPreservation tax credits (historical and new market)Fixed asset reviewDEIRA Reports (reduces insurance premiums, benchmarking reports, energy audits and reserve studies)What other questions do you have about cost segregation?

Here are a few strategies that might help:- Leverage Industry Benchmarks: Many investors use a percentage of gross rental income as a quick estimate for operating expenses.