Andrew L.
50% Rule & Vacancy
When applying the 50% rule do you still take out vacancy or is vacancy already included in the 50% rule. If it is not then what is an appropriate vacancy to use? I've been using market vacancies.
Shawn D.
2% rule or 50% rule filter/screens
I actively look at properties and NEVER seem to come across a property that complies with these "rules". What other considerations should I take in account so I don't miss out on property because it doesn't "match". ...
Scott Kelley
2% Rule, 50% Rule, in Colorado, etc??
Hi all,
I'm looking at buying my first cash flow buy and hold property (I own a property now but it just breaks even until I can move into it). I am looking in Colorado Springs, and every place I find does...
Tarcizio Goncalves
Confused about 2% Rule vs 50% rule
Hi BP Community, Can someone please tell me if the 2% rule the same as the 50% rule. Can the 2% rule work for properties in Massachusetts since the prices of properties are pretty high? Thank you allTarcizio
Emily Sulliban
50% Rule- Is it Really a Rule?
I've been reading on the 50% rule for calculating viability on a potential rental income property:
Gross monthly rent
-(minus)50% for operating expenses
______________________________(equals)
NOI(Net Operating Inco...
Tajinder Kandola
analyze a property using the 50/50 rule?
would you buy a Rental using the 50/50 rule where Half goes out the mortgage and half goes out to the expenses? is this especially suitable for finished condos?
Thea Linkfield
Appreciation, 50% Rule, 2% Rule, or a Mixture?
I'm looking at buy-and-hold properties in Jacksonville Beach trying to determine if certain properties are worth looking into more. I've been reading about the 2% Rule and 50% Rule, both of which seem pretty unattaina...
Matt Richter
Typical Payback Periods, 50% rule, and 2% rule
Assuming 100% financing at 4 % and 50 % rule (50 % of gross rents go towards expenses) what are typical payback periods of real estate property?
For instance this property http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/...
Daniel Shipman
Understand the 2% rule or the 50% rule
I’m new to the investing in real estate world. So I have been doing the 2% and 50% rule and nothing around my area which is central ohio added up a positive cash flow? So say a house that cost 180k to create a positiv...
John Villaruel
Evaluate Deal with 50% rule vs 2% rule
I'm looking at the 2 duplexes below:
Prop A
Price: $72.5 (accepted offer)
Monthly Rental Income: $1500
25% down 6% interest 30 year fixed: $326/month
Prop B
Price: $44.9 (listed price)
Monthly Rental Income: $1...