Trevor J Dammon
Does the 50% rule apply to duplexes and fourplexes
Hi all,I've been doing a lot of research recently and am now starting to look at actual rentals and run some numbers. I'd like my first property to cash flow positive. I find estimates for property taxes by looking up...
Damien Pautot
REI in Spain and the 70/50/2 % rules
Living in Spain since few years and expecting to buy my 2 first rental properties next year in this area, I was expecting to know if some BP Investors have already invested in this area, and specially if they were abl...
Evan Rumble
Any tips for analyzing properties. (1% & 50% rules)
As I am moving towards my first investment, I am currently trying to analyze as many properties as possible. assuming the property doesn't have any obvious red flags, I normally start with a quick check for the 1% rul...
Account Closed
Need Help With the Concept of the 50% Rule
Just was wondering how does the 50% Rule actually work? I watched a quick video on it, but still didn't catch on fully to how it works. Especially on Buy and Hold Properties.
Robert M.
Is 50% Rule (Guideline) still relevant in your market
Hi Everyone....Tax season is great to reflect and really dig into your numbers! I have found that my expenses are creeping up year on year and revenues remain relatively flat. Atlanta MarketProperty taxes have doubl...
Brandon Redfern
50% and 2% rule and just bought a rental
I discovered BP several weeks ago. I had mainly been listening to the podcast and hadn't heard some of the rules that I've been reading about on the forums the last few days. I have 4 rental properties that probably...
Matthew Stover
Help me understand this deal and 50%, 2% rule
I hope I'm doing this correctly. Thank you in advance.
3-unit apartment complex
Asking Price = $119,500 (I easily understand that this is way too high)
Total Monthly Rents = $1,235
Using the 2% rule, I would need ...
Joshua M.
Does the 50% rule apply for short term renting?
I am thinking of renting my current primary residence. I dont plan to hold it longer than 2 years so I am wondering if the 50% rule would apply?
Taylor Green
Does 50% rule account for future big ticket items?
Hi, I have been reading about the 50% rule and I use it for my rough analysis. My question is: Is he 50% rule enough to cover major expenses if you plan on holding the property for many years (roofing, AC, etc) or do ...
Henrik Frank
Do the 50% and 2% rules apply to condos?
Since many condos have outside and structural maintenance built in to the HOA fees - do the rules still apply? I realize that some maintenance always will be necessary, but it seems some of the bigger ticket items can...