Account Closed
Help analyzing a quad, 50% rule still applies?
Hello all, need help seeing what I'm missing. I'm a loooong time reader/watcher and first time having a seemingly perfect opportunity fall into my own back yard/ neighborhood. Been looking for a tri / quad forever in ...
Derek Luttrell
How Reliable are the 50% and 1% Rules?
Hi Everyone, Listening to podcasts and reading the forums, I hear and see these rules of thumb getting mentioned all the time. My question is, what else is there to look out for AFTER both rules are met? Say there's a...
Account Closed
NOI, Cap Rate, 50% rule - putting them together
Hello,
I've reviewed the deal analysis page and read through the article shown here multiple times:
http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2010/06/30/introduction-to-real-estate-analysis-investing/
1. It is known t...
Philip Velleux
50% rule? And western Wisconsin multi- unit leads
2 questions / topics I'd like to get advice on.
1) How many of you successful investors strictly follow the 50% rule? I realize this is a pretty generic question just looking for some feedback.
2) How do I find ev...
Eric Bowlin
50%/2% rules do not lead to wealth?
I joined BP not long ago and learned about the 50% rule and 2% rule. Perhaps I don't understand these rules completely?.. Intrigued I sat down today to crunch some numbers:Assumptions:Expenses = rent*.5 rent = .02 * v...
Jason Polykoff
The 50% Rule adjusted when you know PITI
Hi BP, quick question... if you know the PITI of a property, how should you adjust the 50% rule to account for vacancy, maintenance, etc.? Would it be more like the 25% rule at that point? Thanks!
Rob Riv
Does the 50% rule change with more units?
Anyone know if the 50% rule changes with the number of units? I am looking at a rental pro forma for a 230 unit building and they are using 5% vacancy and 30% Operating Expenses & Reserves. They are also using ...
Peter Fokas
50% rule apply if real estate taxes high?
In Northern NJ the real estate taxes are quite high so was wondering if the 50% rule makes sense in this case or should we separate out the real estate taxes separately when doing analysis? For example saw a 3 family...
Josh Dane
Does the 50% Rule Apply to Section 8
I have learned a ton on this website, including the 50% rule regarding expenses (not including P&I). Look at gross rents (for example, $1,000 a month), and expect $500 in operating expenses. Now my question is, d...
Craig S.
Factoring in downpayment on 50% Rule, first deal!
Hello,
I am getting all the numbers gathered for my first deal, rough total purchase price to be about $110,000 on a duplex. I will need to make some repairs to the foundation and replace the carpet in the entire hou...