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Updated over 8 years ago,
Not even close to the 50% rule, why are my calculations so off?
When I've been analyzing deals, I've been getting numbers that are way off the 50% rule.
I know that that's only a guideline, but I'm not even close. Am I doing something wrong? Or am I being too high on my estimations of capex, repairs, insurance etc?
Please advise?? Here's a fourplex example where my Cash On Cash calculates to $43 but the 50% rule would put it more at $670. Why so far off?! I feel like an idiot here...
https://www.biggerpockets.com/calculators/shared/3...
50% rule breakdown here:
Total Monthly Income: $2,960.00
x50% for Expenses: $1,480.00
Monthly Payment/Interest Payment: $810.70
Total Monthly Cashflow using 50% Rule: $669.30
thanks in advance!
-Chris