Anyone could do simple math, but benchmarks can't be altered to achieve personal satisfaction.

Read what the market says is profitable, and decide if you want to invest there, maybe you don't also, how realistic is $300/month cash flow, and at what risk level does it require. that's a HIGH benchmark for unit cashflow imo, but it also leaves out tons of calculations.

The Fed’s benchmark interest rate is now between 3 percent and 3.25 percent.The interest rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage rose to over 6 percent last week for the first time in 14 years according to Freddie Mac.The Fed forecast the economy will grow 0.2 percent in 2022, down from its June forecast of 1.7 percent.Here is how Paul Volcker tamed inflation when he was appointed Fed Chairman by President Carter in 1979 and reappointed by President Reagan in 1983.

Buyer traffic readings typically don’t exceed the benchmark reading of 50, which indicates neutral builder sentiment.

I have a duplex in Washington Heights, and spent some time looking at postings for other units in my area for rent. this helped me to get a benchmark for pricing as well as helped me to see how long postings were listed. if for instance a posting was re-listed for 3 months, I looked a little closer to see if the unit was poorly priced, or if there just isn't demand for rentals in the area.

Affinity is good, but we recently switched our builders risk and some of our rentals over to Haitham at Benchmark and the rates are better.

Once you decide you want to jump in, you have to have a benchmark for your returns, or at least know which property will do the best for you.Good luck!

Because saying it's 1 year old isn't an example of a strong business - 5 years is the benchmark. 

I'll use that as a benchmark.

We also make notes on the  condition of flooring, doors, cupboards fixtures, etc .... and if, possible take a few pictures.Essentially, you bench mark the state of the property now for future reference.