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Jonathan Small 50% Rule vs DSCR > which do you use to calculate a good rental
7 February 2025 | 5 replies
However, they approach financial health from different angles.The 50% Rule is a quick estimate that suggests operating expenses (excluding mortgage principal and interest) will roughly equal 50% of the property's gross income.The DSCR is a more precise calculation (Net Operating Income / Total Debt Service) that determines if a property generates enough income to cover its debt obligations.Deal example:- Class C middle class neighborhood- 4bd / 2ba single family house- ARV: 190k- Purchase: 105k- Rehab: 35k- Market rent: $1,400-1,525- Section 8: $1,475- Property manager: 10%- Taxes: 125 month- Insurance $1250 yr- HOA: $55 month- purchased and rehabbed with all cash.
Troy F. Seller won't give up security deposits at sale
25 February 2025 | 14 replies
My last deal was my first off market deal and when I contacted the sellers wife about the deposits she said that that was a given as part of a multi family sale and they’d write me a check at the closing as I requested because money was tight and I didn’t want a credit where I’d have to come up with the funds out of pocket later.
Jarret Jarvis 10 Smart Tips for House Hacking in Chicago: Find Your Perfect Investment Property
30 January 2025 | 3 replies
Chicago, with its vibrant neighborhoods and strong rental market, is a prime location for this strategy.
Mike Nelson Short Term Rental-Famous person previous owner
31 January 2025 | 11 replies
Unless you make the theme of the house around that famous person, I dont think consumers will pay a market premium on ADR to stay. 
Michael Lam Advice on investing in small multifamily rental properties in Cleveland Ohio?
30 January 2025 | 32 replies
You really can't get a better snapshot of the Cleveland investment market right now. 
Anthony McKinney New to Austin, new to RE
4 February 2025 | 8 replies
As you're just starting out in Austin, focus on learning the local market, particularly areas with good rental demand and lower entry prices.
James Celidonio Opinion on BRE Leads
4 February 2025 | 8 replies
Hello Has anyone used BRE Leads for ai generated leads and CRM and marketing leads. 
Jeff Ba What are the pros and cons of renting a single family home furnished vs vacant?
24 February 2025 | 11 replies
The more effort you put in to make your home stand out in a (maybe) already congested market, the higher the chances are that someone books your furnished rentals over others.
Natasha Rooney Multifamily Properties in Indianapolis
29 January 2025 | 16 replies
Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)
Darren Samson House Hacking a Mixed Use Property as a Newbie
23 February 2025 | 5 replies
What does it look like cash on cash return for market rent?