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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.
Nick Rutkowski Sometimes, its easier to work with problem tenants than strong arm them.
26 January 2025 | 30 replies
My family has had rentals almost 50 years.  
Derick Jennings New to this
3 February 2025 | 15 replies
Do you want to do Single-family homes or Multi-family
Cami Scott Real Estate Investing for Wealth Accumulation
23 January 2025 | 4 replies
I am here to create a business strategy that protects personal and business investments and mitigates risk,  procure a coach or mentor, and set up tax strategies to create long-term wealth for myself and my family
Jake Golden Do Older Rental Investment Strategies Still Work in Today’s High-Interest Market?
3 February 2025 | 2 replies
You can quickly see why looking at this graph - https://www.visualcapitalist.com/buying-vs-renting-house-in-...You can see how in 2015 the average mortgage was cheaper than the average rent, so it was easier to make the math work with light value add and just buying single family homes.
Lilia Matlov Multi-family Residential Renovation and Restoration
29 December 2024 | 0 replies
Investment Info:Large multi-family (5+ units) fix & flip investment in San Francisco.
Julie Muse Quick Flip Success: Dover Ct Deal Closed in Riverdale, GA!
3 February 2025 | 0 replies
Investment Info:Single-family residence wholesale investment.
Nate McCarthy Investing in Sacramento - Lots of questions!
5 February 2025 | 6 replies
We bought a single family up here last year and converted a garage to an ADU, which rented out really quickly to a great young couple.
Jade Frank Is AZ or NC better to invest in?
9 February 2025 | 4 replies
Everything comes with a risk but I want to hear everyone's opinions for both states in the long run, thanks in advance It really depends on your style and goals and type of investing.I invest in multiple states and there can be some substantial differences.First decide if you want to do Flips, Long Term Rentals, Short Term Rentals, Shared Housing, Multi Family, Land, Tax Deeds, REITs, Syndication, Commercial and then decide. 
Joe S. Thoughts on finding a coach/mentor
4 February 2025 | 1 reply
For example, are you looking for coaching for large multifamily, storage facilities, short-term rentals, mobile home parks, how to scale a single-family portfolio, or any other specific real estate strategy?