buy-to-rent ratio question??

[Chuck Catchings]

What buy-to-rent ratio makes it worthwhile for an end buyer looking for rental property to jump at the offer? This will most likely be out of State property, just FYI. Sorry, I don't mean to be vague here, just trying to see what response I get back on this question. I may have an opportunity to put several properties under contract for higher than the what seems to be 2 to 2.5% of purchase price suggested by many folk here on BP. Thanks