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Nick Weidner 50% Rule / 1% - 2% Rule
4 November 2014 | 3 replies

Disclaimer... New Investor, purchased my first duplex this past Sept.  Now to my question:I understand the 50% rule and the 1% / 2% rule, what amount to you apply the rule?   For example if you purchase a property for...

Fahim Ahmed 1% rule and 50% rule
1 July 2022 | 5 replies

Hi AllDo you follow the 1% rule (gross income must be equal or less than 1% purchase price) or the 50% rule (50% of gross income be allocated to operating expenses) when analyzing deals in Canadian real estate? I feel...

Michael Ludwig 50% rule and 1% rule?
28 September 2024 | 8 replies

I keep hearing the 50% rule and the 1% rule i was wondering what they are and how would they apply to a house hack?

Rich Cavanagh 50% rule question...
19 February 2013 | 7 replies

Ok so I know not to live too strictly by the 50% rule and it is used in order to give a rough/quick analysis of properties.

That being said... I've seen some explanations of the 50% rule that doesn't quite make sense...

Michael Barger 50% Rule Clarification
23 August 2008 | 3 replies

I just want to make sure I have an understanding of the 50% rule.

8% Vacancies
6% Insurance
11% Taxes
11% Maintenance/Utilities
6% Management
8% Major Projects

With the remaining 50%, you subtract the mortgage paym...

Matthew Dovner 50% rule question
8 March 2014 | 10 replies

say if a multi needs to be rehabbed in order for it to be livable. Say it needs 60-80k in work. Say the asking price is 375,000.00. Do you apply the 50% rule to the 375k? Or the purchase price plus the rehab?

Chris Pasternak 50% rule question
21 November 2013 | 12 replies

Hey guys! Sorry if this is naive but I figured this is the place to ask my "stupid" questions. How often would you say the "50% rule" of expenses applies in real life?

For example, how many years say in 10 ...

Eric NA 50%/2% rule
10 February 2009 | 3 replies

I have read the stickey's and I believe I understand the basic principals behind the rules, but I am having a hard time adjusting it to my local area. I want to throw out an example of a typical home in the area I am...

Craig Shute Modified 50% Rule
11 October 2014 | 4 replies

I try to share things I figure out as I figure them out in case they might help someone else.  The 50% rule is popular and of course everyone adds the disclaimer that it isn't the end-all be-all.  I live in a high-pro...

Jose Tamayo Jr 50 % Rule Help
19 April 2015 | 4 replies

Hi everyone Im pretty new to Investing I mean no experience, need help / advice...In the 50 % rule, should I be including an estimated # for Tax's and Insurance? Or where would these expenses be subtracted from?