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Is simply applying the 50% rule running the numbers? In other words, can I simply calculate what my P&I will be and as long as it's 50% or less of the expected rent, then the deal has potential? Can this replace...
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I'm not sure how suited this question is for BP, but I'd like to mention if anyone knows.I currently pay child support bi-weekly. Recently (April '17) I began leasing the first rental property for $1,600/mo, and the ...
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I am new to Bigger Pockets and looking to invest in Apartment Buildings in North Providence, Rhode Island. I have broken down all projected expenses for the property I have in mind in order to find the NOI and compare...
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hi,
I've been trying to find online an average percent return yearly on a rental property. I am looking for what the percent would be with typical situations. average positive cashflow monthly from rent and appreciat...
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I'm new to STR investing and could use a "gut check" on my estimated expenses. My plan is to purchase a townhouse or SFH in the Lake Buena Vista (LBV) area and rent it through AirBnB for positive cash flow most of the...
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Can some of you investors in extremely competitive and expensive markets help me understand how you are valuing a deal when cash flow is so low? I'm looking at 2 different duplex properties, one in NY, and one in CT....
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I'm looking at a 10 unit apartment in a small town. This is the first deal I've looked at so I'm not sure if this looks way off or not. It's two 2500 sq foot buildings. I have yet to see the inside but the average siz...
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Hi BP Community, I have a triplex under contract that I'd like your help in analyzing. I have experience with single family homes, but none with multifamily.The contract price is 215k. Rent between the three units i...
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Hey Everyone,
I just found an apartment building for sale at what I think is a great price, but I would like a second opinion. Here is the information:
List Price: $345,000
Units: 16, All 2BR 1BA
Rent Price: $600 per...
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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...