Guys if I do a sandwich lease option do I need to use the rental rules of thumb such as 50% rule? I figured it wouldnt apply with a sandwich L/O pass all repairs to the buyer such as Ron Legrand and other teach. Is it...

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...

50% Rule and Condo HOA

The 50% rule looks like it’s a rule of thumb for properties where the owner would be responsible for a long list of capital and operating expenses items such as roofs, HVAC, landscaping...

I am just wondering if the 50% rule actually works?  If I factor in actual expenses and use 10% each for repairs/maintenance, management, vacancy and Cap Ex that gives me 40% of rents right there.  No way I can pay ta...