Really thought I would have an easier time finding a consistent definition of this by googling.

Can someone lay out for me what of the following goes into the expense part of the 50% ratio?:

[/u]Hard, real costs (eg...

Hello BP,

I am preparing a budget for a SFH that costs $50k. The monthly rent is $1k. Using the 50% rule of thumb I don't see how $500/month (which amounts to $6k per year) is enough to cover all expenses except P&am...

Does the 50% rule take into account property management? 

Hello, BP! I hope everybody's doing well around here. In thinking through the 50% Rule, and modeling it out in my spreadsheets, I am finding myself very uncomfortable using it. Here is the hurdle that I'm mentally up ...

How's it going everyone?
I have been doing some research and I've known about this 50% rule for a little while but never quite understood when applied to property. Every multi family property I use this screening meth...

Does anyone have any thoughts on applying the 2% rule and 50% rule in the Chicago area? I know that cost of living and rents are higher in Chicago, does this explain why I am having a hard time finding properties that...

Hello BP!So, what is your Cash Flow number you like to see after applying the 50% rule (and subtracting mortgage payments) to motivate you to move forward or lock down a deal?IE: a place renting at $800 with a mortgag...

I am turning deals down left and right because of this rule. Is anyone in te same boat??

I’m reading the posts on this website discussing the 50% rule. We own few Class C Apartments Complexes, anywhere between 36 to 100 units. My management Company manages around 2,500 units. I have to say that based on o...

Hi there. So I have a property that according to the bigger pockets calculators will cash flow $100+ per month but the 50% rule is -901. My question is what do I do with this information. Why is the 50% rule so negati...