Because significantly less than 100% of your investment actually goes into purchasing or improving the property, and the property is purchased at retail value (or worse), your returns will badly lag any benchmark of direct property investment.  2.

Here’s what stood out:🏦 Fed Cuts Rates as Labor Market Concerns GrowAfter sitting on their hands all year, the Fed lowered its benchmark rate by 0.25% to 4%–4.25%.

@Garrett Brown I can see the Airbnb insights but how do I know what are good benchmarks? 

You should have that as a benchmark in mind, since it offers a good return without any effort.

Shop it with a couple of lenders, weigh the points vs rate trade-off, and you’ll have a good benchmark. 

What does the crowd think about Benchmark line?

Just trying to set some realistic benchmarks as I’m putting deals together.

Do you have any benchmarks on pricing for common projects (like flooring installation, painting, or basic rehab work)?

@Jonathan Warner - not to oversimplfy but historical data from your properties can serve as a helpful benchmark, but you’ll want to adjust for property type, age, and expected repairs.  

A few things I always check:Expense ratios: Are they realistic compared to local benchmarks, or trimmed to boost NOI?