Find the best deals and then compare them to the benchmark.

I would love to have some benchmarks and ideas.

This is an underpinning of Modern Portfolio Theory, which is applied heavily to equity investing.

., I haven't been to any of these but when doing my own research I found these:http://www.meetup.com/Shenandoah-Valley-Real-Estate-Investors/http://www.meetup.com/Modern-Executives-Association/www.tractionreia.comI was also on the forums for over a year and just now getting involved with the forums.

It had ceiling fans everywhere, central heat/air, garbage disposals, and modern appliances including dishwasher and in-unit washer/dryer when I bought the place - but none of it is top of the line.  

Why would you want to work with a tenant or a vendor who wasn't modern enough or established enough to have a checking account?  

. - Open concept living room + dining room will make for a sleek and modern looking flip. 

It's an established community with a lot of homes that could use modern updates.. relatively lower entry prices with great fix and flip/ BRRR potential in my opinion.

Long-Term Planning: Break down the 10-year goals into smaller milestones or benchmarks to facilitate progress tracking and provide a sense of achievement along the way.c.

The balance only serves as a benchmark to quantify (usually in vein) the amount that is due in order to remove the interests of the mortgagee.