Zachary Sales
50% Rule vs. Applying Percentage for Expenses
When analyzing deals, is it better to apply the 50% rule to a deal, or go through and apply a certain percentage of rent to anticipated expenses, being Vacancy, Maintenance, Capital Expenses, and Property Management? ...
Joshua Durrin
Applying Rules of Thumb to Inflated Markets
Hi there, I'm looking to do some wholesaling in the east bay. However, when one considers the discount on the property after applying the 70% ARV rule of thumb, that's a pretty sizable chunk of money in this inflated...
Len Roche
The 80/20 Rule applied your way
HI all,Just started reading the Millionaire Real estate Investor, and came across the concept of the 80/20 Rule: Where 80% of your results are determined by only 20% of your actions.I personally I can see this being a...
Account Closed
Do the basic rules of flipping apply?
Hey Bp, I've spend most my time on here learning up on multi family/buy and hold investing but I have a strong interest in flipping and developing (I on my way to being a contractor/builder) so naturally I'm always on...
Brett Rhine
Does the 50% Rule Apply to Newer Homes?
I am trying to figure out how to move out and rent my SFR primary residence (built in 2009, I have been the only owner, and it is in good condition). I've used Dealcheck.com to analyze the numbers and with the 50% rul...
Michael Figueroa
Does the 1% Rule still apply in California?
I am learning a lot of info and one of the things I stumbled across is the 1% or 10% rule for holding real estate is this still applicable in California? If not what are the metrics you care the most about for investm...
Louis Van Der Westhuizen
Applying the 70% rule to a specific market
Hello BP I'm new to REI and curious about the application of the 70% Rule. From what I've read, the model cannot be applied universally to all situations, markets or exit strategies. So what circumstances should I co...
Chris K.
Elements of the 50% Rule Applied to MFR?
I need a numbers guru to help me un-tangle some math fundamentals. I have a deal in process that I can still walk away from and I'm hoping someone can help me validate whether this is a reasonable or unreasonable purc...
Curtis Bidwell
Does a 7-Day Visitor rule apply here?
Soldier on leave to visit wife & new baby, forced to leave by Landlord who says he's stayed too long.http://www.ijreview.com/2014/12/216157-solider-lea...Don't Be This Landord!
Miles Stanley
Estimating Rehab Costs when Applying the 70% "rule"
Hello BP community!So I have seen many webinars, videos, podcasts, etc. that discuss this topic. I realize that the 70% “rule” is useful/applicable only when browsing many properties to essentially weed out the ones ...