Mark Barnes
Does the 50% Rule include Property Management Fees
Hello BP, I'm curious if you could provide some insight into the 50% rule. More specifically, does this rule of thumb include property management fees or would those be additional?
Thanks in advance!
Eric Bowlin
Sprinklers for small multi's
MA is becoming more and more strict on sprinklers. Now all townhouses, and new construction 4+ units require sprinklers. Any modifications or improvements costing over 50% of the building assessed value triggers sprin...
Justin Fox
Capital Expenditure depreciated over life of property.
So say you've been depreciating a property for 10 years. Year 11 rolls around and you completely replace the roof. Does that just increase the remaining depreciable balance (basis) for 17.5 years? Or do you deprec...
Edward A.
Landlording in Philly vs. outside the city
Hi all,I'm looking to house hack my first property in Philadelphia. What are some of the main differences with landlording in Philly vs outside of Philly in PA? I know transfer taxes are higher and there may be some s...
Jaden Ghylin
A good time to buy multi-family?
I've been buying SFHs for a few years now and as the market rises am looking at other alternatives. I've been buying my rentals close to the 2% rule. In most cases, I have $50k in for $1,000 rent or $60k for $1,2...
Peter Brigham
Preparing to Sell a 6 Unit in Rumford, Maine
Hey BP team,
I own a 6 unit building in Rumford Maine and am looking to sell it. I am pricing the build based on cash flow and what I need to start my other venture.Numbers are:Sale Price: $450,000
Income: $77,832 ...
William Wong
1% Rule in Southern Ontario between Ottawa and Hamilton
Hi, I was wondering whether anyone has had any success finding properties yielding the 1% rule in Southern Ontario? Toronto is out of the question and I have had difficulty finding places even in Kingston, Ontario. In...
John Turner
Options for Vacant Land in Spokane County
HI BiggerPockets,
I'd like to ask for some general wisdom from the group. My wife and I are looking to identify a wise use of about 3.5 acres of land. We are early 30's, no kids, living in WA State (Spokane area). He...
Greg Cothran
50% Rule Clarification
I am currently in the process of analyzing deals for my first investment property. As of right now, I think my niche is within the Multifamily investments. I am able to find a ton of cash flow positive properties that...
William R Johnson
Utilities included in the the first 50%, using the 50% rule
I have a question regarding the 50% rule. I am looking at buying a three flat and I want advice about how to run the numbers on this building.
I understand that the 50% rule is a very good conservative way to evalua...