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Samuel Hall Should I use my 50% rule reserve money to invest in a security?
12 February 2016 | 3 replies

Hey folks, NewB to the RE game here. I am currently studying for my RE License in Colorado and want to invest in rental properties. I have learned about the 50% rule (explained here https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs...

Jonathan Sowinski Sanity check: 50%/2% rules fail. Could this still be a good investment?
28 October 2011 | 19 replies

I am looking for some input on one of my first (potential) deals; I am currently under contract to purchase but wanted to see if the #s below make sense to other more experienced investors.

I am asking because I ju...

Shema Turner Confused about the 50% rule and my calculations , Did I do it right
26 September 2013 | 2 replies

Hi BiggerP,

I am super nervous about buying my 1st duplex and I have been doing a lot of researching on biggerp and the 50% rule has come up lots of time. If my biggerP family could assist me with the below,...

Marcello Di Gerlando Does the 50% rule go out window when evaluating properties with HOA fees?
9 April 2012 | 6 replies

Considering condos and town homes have varying HOA fees does the 50% rule go out window when evaluating these properties as rental prospects?

Chris Collins I'm not even close to the 50% rule, why are my calculations off?
4 June 2016 | 7 replies

When I've been analyzing deals, I've been getting numbers that are way off the 50% rule.I know that that's only a guideline, but I'm not even close. Am I doing something wrong? Or am I being too high on my estimations...

Chris Collins Not even close to the 50% rule, why are my calculations so off?
3 June 2016 | 8 replies

When I've been analyzing deals, I've been getting numbers that are way off the 50% rule.I know that that's only a guideline, but I'm not even close. Am I doing something wrong? Or am I being too high on my estimatio...

Julius Moore Is purchase price good for project. Should I use 50% rule or not
28 September 2018 | 2 replies

I am trying to evaluate a potential project and I have positive cash flow, however when I look at 50% rule it's negative. I am using private money and am trying to determine is this a good deal.  Cash flow is approx $...

Gerald W Haley Zoning 50 foot rule when building 3 or more units for RM-1
9 June 2018 | 1 reply

I heard there is a zoning rule in Philadelphia when you build three or more units on a lot.  The zoning says that within each unit you must be within 50 feet drom the front door.  Is this true?  How do you get around ...

Jonathan Small 50% Rule vs DSCR > which do you use to calculate a good rental
7 February 2025 | 5 replies

When evaluating a potential real estate investment, both the Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) and the 50% Rule can be helpful tools. However, they approach financial health from different angles.

The 50% Rule is ...

Greg Baker Help me define a few costs within the 50% rule & other newbie questions!
3 December 2014 | 2 replies

Hi everyone, looking to begin in the buying and holding world in either single family units or duplexes.  I'm about 48 podcasts deep, here are a few questions I'm hoping someone can clarify for me.  If location matter...