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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.
Alex Zweydoff Understanding The Florida Eviction Process and Laws
29 January 2025 | 2 replies
Also have less short higher level overview video: VIDEO: STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO FLORIDA EVICTIONSJoin the conversation here to share experiences, ask questions, and explore best practices for managing Florida evictions effectively.
Rahni Walden Looking to sell single family property in Las Vegas
3 February 2025 | 2 replies
I'm looking to sell my first home, which I've been renting out for the last 2 1/2 years -- I first contacted my property management company  for seller services, and they initially wanted a year exclusive selling rights.
Anthony Klemm early stage strategy comparisons
10 February 2025 | 16 replies
Using an unexpected repair as justification for not caring about cashflow as much as appreciation doesn't really address the issue, especially when appreciation also operates on the idea that the property's condition doesn't decline relative to comps.From what I understand about REI and cashflow, cashflow should cover not only PITI, but maintenance, repair reserves, prop management, etc.
John F Alepin Hello BiggerPockets! New PRO here
29 January 2025 | 3 replies
It’s the easiest way to get a feel for being a landlord without the stress of managing rehab projects.
Cate DeBates Mankato Mixed-Use Investment (Retail, Multi-Family)
28 January 2025 | 1 reply
Coldwell Banker Commercial Fisher Group, Fisher Management Company.
Bruce B. Lee Hello, BiggerPockets! House Hacking Help Needed!
5 February 2025 | 3 replies
Capacity and Tolerance. 1) Capacity: how many people can you comfortably fit in the property, is there room to add more, or add more value to the tenants to increase rent.2) Tolerance: How many people are you comfortable living with, if there are vacancies are you able to handle that.House hacking is an amazing path to homeownership, and a nice low barrier to entry into self managing your properties.
Tarun Kumar Guide me from Scratch
30 January 2025 | 6 replies
I'm a local, CT based investor, flipper, and property management company owner.  
James Polk 7 Bedroom Padsplit
28 January 2025 | 0 replies
Wholesaler that I managed his airbnb.
Jennifer Lyles Today's market is not the same as previous years! Get Informed!
5 February 2025 | 2 replies
Reach out to a LOCAL property manager that knows the rental market BEFORE you go under contract!