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Hannah Westner 50% rule in New Brunswick (Canada)?
16 August 2017 | 4 replies

Hello, BP newbie here.  I was watching this video by Brandon recently and found the method interesting for helping to identify properties that might be worth a second look (https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/201...

Tom Weyer 50% rule adjusted for Long Island?
24 September 2017 | 1 reply

Is anyone using a buy-and-hold strategy on Long Island, specifically in Suffolk County? I'm trying to get my rental analyses fairly accurate and was wondering if the 50% rule is a good benchmark in Suffolk. Houses are...

Matthew Brand Trying to understand 2%/50% rules
12 April 2016 | 11 replies

I'm trying to learn more about REI and am having a little trouble with the 2% and 50% rules. I understand the concept, but I'm having a hard time believing that they're regularly feasible.I currently own one rental pr...

John Soforic 50 percent rule in my world
26 January 2014 | 27 replies

In reviewing past threads, I admit being sent into a mild panic over this 50% percent rule of thumb, despite the fact that I am experienced and currently own and operate 41 units... single family and duplexes with ...

Brandon Russell 50% Rule - Confused on its application.
27 January 2023 | 5 replies

Working on the analysis for my first property and as I'm looking for BRRRR deals I'm finding trouble find anything that meets the 50% rule. I know interest rates have made it more difficult right now but I'm curious a...

Gabe G. estimate assumptions of 50 percent rule
23 December 2014 | 2 replies

I searched for this, but did find any post, that listed specifically percentage breakdowns of the 50 percent rule. I know this is just an estimate, based on some research, that operating expenses for rental property t...

Bob Oliver College rentals and the 50% rule
25 January 2011 | 4 replies

I have rented to students in Williamsburg for 10 yrs now. Fortunately, I lived 3 blks from the college (Wm&Mary) and bought near my house until it too became a rental 5 yrs ago. I am fully leased 6 mos prior to le...

Josh P. Quick Question about the 50% rule.
7 March 2011 | 25 replies

When I'm using it to figure my monthly payment and therefore the max I should pay for a property, am I to go by the monthly payment amount for a 15 year or a thirty year mortgage?

Chris StPeter A Question About The 50% Rule
7 November 2016 | 4 replies

Hello, I'm new to real estate investing, and have a question about the 50% rule that was discussed in the new to real estate course.  I understand how it works, you take the monthly rent, divide it in half, subtract t...

Gabe G. yes or no, 50 percent rule?
29 May 2014 | 2 replies

I have heard various things.

Does the 50 percent rule include property management?

Thank you,