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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.
Deryck C. Ongoing plumbing repairs
6 February 2025 | 5 replies
My property manager says there was no indication that the tenants are at fault.
Tim Brinsek Analyzing a Deal with Private Money Covering Part of the DP
31 January 2025 | 6 replies
He get's principal and simple interest payments over a number of years.I'll manage the deal and the property.Looking to create a proforma for this that would fit a typical rental analysis but insert the detail of having private money cover the DP.
Teslim Salami Cash Flowing Rental Property
29 January 2025 | 9 replies
Purchase price: $250,000 Cash invested: $14,000 I purchased and managed a rental property in Chicago, focusing on strategic improvements and tenant satisfaction to increase both its value and profitability.
Nicole Moss Dollar General sale
26 February 2025 | 11 replies
The association acts as a property manager so no maintenance hassles3) Drive thru fast casual food buildings.  
Alan Asriants This is exactly how much it cost me to rehab a 2bed 1 bath apartment in Philly
25 February 2025 | 23 replies
You must have excellent connections, industry knowledge, experience, and project management skills to achieve this outcome for those numbers.
James Celidonio Opinion on BRE Leads
4 February 2025 | 8 replies
I have a team that manages our ads getting $15-20 leads nationwide wondering if AI is beating that.
David Pope Trash removal costs and reserves for 22 unit commercial building in Dublin, CA
4 February 2025 | 2 replies
This will be some management company, right?
Troy F. Seller won't give up security deposits at sale
25 February 2025 | 14 replies
Contact the listing agents managing broker immediately and if you don’t get a satisfactory answer immediately contact your state and local real estate boards.
Ricardo Lemus The rent does not cover all
3 February 2025 | 11 replies
After 6 months I have two properties and since day 1 they have been rented.However, making some numbers and organizing the 2025 budget I am not sure what to think about my first step on this journey.The rent covers the mortgages (10 year loan both) however I have to take out of my pocket some % to cover HOA and management fee.