Pay the bill yourself, then reimburse yourself by charging the tenants based on a formula.

(min 32) He states the formula for the 2% rule as: the ratio between income and purchase price: Monthly rental income divided by the purchase price = xIs the formula just wrong in the book?

Most of the investors I deal with typically expect 22-30% return like @Greg Kasmer said as well depending on the area, using this formula (purchase+rehab)/ARV as a very basic formula to calculate returns.Again 10% return is not the best so look for more profit in the future.

It's the same frickin' formula and it's a very valuable tool to determine if a property is over, under or appropriately priced.

Real estate investing can feel daunting, but with a solid game plan and a reliable formula, you'll gain confidence.

I don't think I have an exact formula for this but its math I find myself crunching in my head a lot.

They don't market their particular niche as a get rich quick, an anyone with our training can do it, or an "it's simple and easy" formula; instead they acknowledge potential legal issues, the financial limits of the sub to financing, and the need for state specific legal advice.Maybe I'm way off....but to me these guys seem legit. 

Managing a rental can be as tricky as a high-wire act, especially when it comes to picking the right tenant! A friend of mine, who not only manages but also lives in his triplex, is about to face a vacancy. He's con...

I think the answer is always diversification, but there’s no magic formula for what is the correct balance.

In other words, if the yield is X%, it can be calculated using the formula: number of years to collect = 100 ÷ X.