It's probably a bit under as equilibrium is arguably closer to 5.35 million, but let's use 5.Now as things dip below that benchmark, let's say by 200k units per month for lets say 5 months, it does NOT say that then immediately the next month there will be say, demand to purchase 1.2m home units, no.

There are no rules, but as many other have mentioned 10% of the equity is a benchmark for a co-investment.

Hypothetically, higher benchmark rates should harm the value of real estate properties. 

Not a dig. 2) Price to rent as a benchmark favors Detroit over Cleveland.

Our average price is $100k in Birmingham, so I use about 20-25K as the general benchmark for a down payment.

From there, we can use the benchmarks in my previous post to ensure the area fits our needs. 

In fact every one of my purchases after my first has done better in virtually all benchmarks.  

There must be a threshold, benchmark, or something when a lawyer is going to review the evidence and say, "Oh yeah, we're about to take these people to the CLEANERS!" 

If the stock market is the benchmark for passive - put money in and let it grow - then RE investing is FAR from passive I mean just going from the top - you have (1) finding deals, (2) analyzing deals (3) getting lending (4) inspecting and coming up with a scope for the rehab (5) meeting contractors and overseeing work (6) managing or putting a PM in place. 

Using the last 10 years as a benchmark is plain silly..