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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.
Audrey Sommer Most Recommended Place to Invest in Washington State
8 February 2025 | 3 replies
No guarantee this will continue but I see elected officials making policy mistakes that will lead to less development and that makes me believe constrained supply will continue to drive above average appreciation.John
Luis Fajardo Inflation Heats Up in January
12 February 2025 | 0 replies
Many businesses adjust their pricing strategies in January, which historically leads to a temporary bump in inflation.
Josh Chapman RESimpli CRM Pros & Cons
9 February 2025 | 32 replies
I just started wholesaling/investing and my leads are growing and the follow up is what I am wanting to make sure I can handle and that is where I believe your software as well as FS is really good at doing.
Celli Mowery Who has interest in Kentucky?
3 March 2025 | 31 replies
You just have to deal with lead base paint inspections and random rental inspections now though.
Dennis Li Should I get an LLC or just umbrella insurance for Ohio rentals?
3 March 2025 | 12 replies
Here is a detailed list of common exclusions in landlord policies that can pose significant risks to property owners:Toxic Mold & Environmental Contamination – Most policies exclude claims related to mold, asbestos, fentanyl, viruses, bacteria, lead paint, or other environmental hazards.
Andy Zapata Cleaning Services for Air BnB in Cincinnati
7 February 2025 | 5 replies
We have several different people lined up to clean ours depending on time of day and how much lead time we have.
Jordan Hamilton Guidance on Tax Filing and Mortgage Considerations
10 February 2025 | 4 replies
However, on my tax returns, I dont break down the income by property or specify how much each one generates, just that my LLC earns revenue from management. 
Ryan Luthi Small Landlord Software that still posts on Zillow?
8 February 2025 | 7 replies
I have used avail.co in the past with great success but it appears this software and others no longer market on zillow which I know to provide a lot of leads in the past. 
Neil Narayan Texas is the top state for semiconductor manufacturing
6 February 2025 | 0 replies
Texas has the innovation, the infrastructure and the talent to continue to lead the American resurgence in critical semiconductor manufacturing and the technologies of tomorrow.” — Governor Greg Abbott