Lee Melvin
Having an emergency fund for repairs etc. 50% rule....
For some reason I do not like the thought incorporating the 50% rule when looking at cash flow etc.
Id rather just have a large enough emergency fund and deal with problems when they come up and not include t...
Scott L.
How 50% rule affectts $200 cash/unit/mo guide
Hi, I'm new to multi-family rental investing; trying to get my spreadsheets in good shape.
Can someone help me understand: If the 50% rule starts out estimating 50% of gross rent goes to expenses, and folks o...
Wendy Geiger
50% Rule of thumb when Owner Occupies a unit
I want to start by purchasing a 4 plex or lot w/ 4 units. I want to live in one and rent 3 units. I calculated my cashflow differently since I'd be getting rent from 3 units rather then 4. However, I would like to ...
Mehran K.
Foreclosure ARV Refi and 50% Rule/Cashflow For Buy&Hold
Hi everyone,
I am wondering how others evaluate deals when they buy distressed properties with cash, rehab, then refinance afterwards with the new ARV appraisal. Not factoring in holding costs and everything.
Quick/...
Grant Scott
Does the 50% rule apply to high end rentals?
Hi BP,I'm new to real estate and live in a very expensive part of the country and am trying to find a strategy that works here. My question is, does the 50% rule apply to high end rentals or is there more flexibility ...
Sachin Bhat
Having hard time finding properties that match 50% rule :(
I bought an sold 2 properties and own my single family 5 bedroom home in CA which I am currently house hacking and living mortgage free. Living frugal life and saving to invest over the years I saved good chunk of mo...
Lafontant Cherilus
Owner Occupied Multi Family 50% Rule of Thumb (Taxes)
Hi - In areas such as NJ (that have high property taxes)....for an owner occupied duplex (or triplex)...does the 50% rule still apply?
Sean Dezoysa
Does the 50% rule work well with cheap properties?
I was looking at this property and realized with the 50% rule, it would cash flow with a $30k @ 9% loan, assuming no repairs: https://www.zillow.com/homedet...So either the 50% rule doesn't work well for low end prope...
Nicholas Standford
Does the 50% rule apply to owner occupied properties?
Im looking to purchase my first unit and would like to house hack. The unit im considering does not meet the 50% rule standard while I occupyit but would meet it when both units are renting. Is this a bad investment?
Phil Hale
Finding properties that meet the 50% & 1% rules
I've been looking for the last couple months to purchase a property in the Columbus OH area, but I am having a hard time finding anything that meets the 50% or 1% rules with today's market. Has anyone had success in t...