@Scott Trench I think human nature makes it is easier for people to be more pessimistic than optimistic (survival bias). 

Still saying they're bit optimistic.

Some days I feel focused and optimistic about reaching my goal in becoming a fulltime investor, other days i find myself focused on life's obligations.  

There was one earlier this week where one of there VPs of Sales commented on some questions about their what many consider optimistic cash flow predictions. 

I'm thinking the economy would have to completely tank for that to happen or am I being a little too optimistic?  

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Yes each time a big drop I am not optimistic.

Don't know anything about them but per my calculations they are taking 27.2% of the capital appreciation on the New Braunfels deal at the end per their projections which seem optimistic in this oversupplied environment, (Austin MSA with largest new multi-family projects coming out this year in the country ,8% of total existing stock and already seeing rent rate declines of near 10%in the city so far) and they are taking a big chunk of the monthly cash on cash as the preferred payouts for their 3 different classes are well below the projected cash on cash total.

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This is market dependent, but I would consider 2% annual rent increases typical, 3% optimistic and 1% conservative long term in my market. 4.