My rent for comparable apts prior to buying were about the same, sometimes more, than my current mortgage.There's actually many things stopping me from making extra payments, all related to student loans. 

Average rent was $1,981. 180205 (Cole, Whittier neighborhoods) - Rents increased 38.50% from 2011 to 2020, going from 13,499 renters in 2011 to 18,691 renters in 2020. 280247 (Windsor neighborhood) - Rents increased 31.80% from 2011 to 2020, going from 15,551 renters in 2011 to 20,493 renters in 2020. 280222 (Denver, Cherry Hills Village) - Rents increased 47% from 2011 to 2020, going from 8,446 renters in 2011 to 12,416 renters in 2020. 280202 (Downtown, Union Station area) - Rents increased 81.30% from 2011 to 2020, the fastest growing among the zip codes mentioned, going from 6,185 renters in 2011 to 11,214 renters in 2020. 280206 (Cherry Creek, Cheesman Park, Congress Park) - Rents increased 1.4% year-over-year as of 2019, with average rent of $2,454, the most expensive in Denver. 1For the Denver metro area overall, rents increased 0.2% from January to February 2024, a similar growth rate compared to the same period in 2023.

just dont compare 08 09 2011 2012  other wise your crying in your beer at least I was LOL

I'd double check actual rents in the neighborhood with comparable and if it's in line then it doesn't sounds unreasonable...

For example, August through Nov in the U.S. has 11.5% lower monthly demand, 13.5% lower occupancy, and 6.4% lower ADR compared to April through July in 2023.

When comparing comps, pay attention to additional features like private pools, garages versus carports, ADUs, or any other standout features often overlooked by newer investors.

Prove me wrong.And how does this compare to other deals in the area.

The market in Indy is less saturated compared to Texas, making it a great option for newcomers looking to build a solid portfolio without facing the intense competition.Feel free to reach out if you’d like to chat more about strategies, market opportunities, or just exchange ideas.

NOI, and by extension the cap rate allows people to compare 2 different assets.The amount of leverage an investor uses, and the rate at which he borrows, and the length of time they have to pay back that debt are completely independent factors from the asset.

So my focus is to try to build a larger sum of money compared to if I just concentrated my efforts on making money in my country.