I typically look for 15% or higher as a benchmark.

Generally we benchmark for the operational side of things to be into net operating profit between yr3-5 at the very latest.

Some of the better-funded startups in this space have massively impressive sales pitches, but having a list of questions, along with benchmarks for replies, can save a lot of headache down the road. 

If you’re looking at cap rate as your deal decision tool, keep in mind that cap rates are really published as benchmarks, not deal metrics, especially in commercial.

So I dont think thats a great benchmark, as most markets dont even have someone that sells that much.

You are probably thinking of exploding unemplyment and general economic uncertainty as in 2008, but an economic definition of a recession is generally just a prolonged reduction is economic activity,  When we look at a country the benchmark is 2 consecutive quarters with negative GDP.

An ascending tiered model where at certain benchmarks, ability to do more is awarded. 

delays.Timeline benchmarks (typical cosmetic flip)Close to demo start: 48–72 hrsDemo: 3–5 daysRoughs + inspections: 5–10 daysFinishes + punch: 10–14 daysTotal on-site: 4–6 weeks (heavy rehabs longer, keep under 4 months)  3) Revenue: Sell Smart in a Slower MarketUnderwrite conservativelyARV from adjusted comps within 0.5 miles and 90 days when possible; stress-test with –3% to –7% price drift.Use days-on-market (DOM) tiers to model carry (Base / +15 days / +30 days).Renovate to the buyer, not your tasteDesign for the median buyer in your submarket.

Every market is different, but those are decent benchmarks to keep you from chasing thin deals.2.

These revisions can be substantial, changing growth rates by 0.5% or more for a quarter.Comprehensive (aka Benchmark) Revisions: These are less frequent, happening roughly every 5 years (e.g., the last major one was in 2018, with another in 2023).