Twice today I've seen posts that demonstrate a gross misunderstanding of the 50% rule, so I thought it would behoove me to start yet another thread explaining this concept to my fellow knowledge-seekers.

The misconce...

I am looking at Class C SFR. In general, properties are 40-45K with $700/month rent. Applying the 1.5%+ and 50% rule makes the numbers work, but my question is does the 50% rule apply to this profile of property? Any ...

It seems impossible to me to find deals that will follow the 2% or 50% rules in the Montreal region.  Is it just me or the numbers should be different in our market ?  What are the rules that work for you?

Does the 50% rule apply when acquiring shopping centers?

Hello,
Looking to get feedback on anything I missed with this hypothetical analysis using the 50% rule:
1. Purchase price = 100k
2. Downpayment = 20k
3. Closing Costs = 5k
4. Income (Rent) = 12k / year
5. Expens...

Or is it just incomplete?

House 1:
Units: 2
Gross Rents: $1,000
...

Hello!!I am trying to analyze multiple properties each day. My goal is to house hack next year (buying a multifamily, living in one unit while the tenant pay the mortgage). I use the 50% rule to analyze properties and...

If I purchase a house with intent of finding a tenant buyer to sell with a lease option, do I need to apply the 50% rule with this property. I am not planning on renting it, the term would be 1-3 years. The potentia...

If I understand the 50% rule correctly, half of your gross rents goes to expenses including a vacancy allowance, and the other half goes to P&I and cash flow.

Using this rule, what minimum cash flow do look for o...

Hi BP!So I understand the 50% rule, my question is how long to we keep socking money away in that account?Also, do you combine all units' money together into one account?  Do you open a new account for every piece of ...