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Alex Kies 50% Rule and Analysis
3 September 2018 | 18 replies

Hey everyone,I am a new investor set to buy my first home. I have my team assembled, down payment ready, and am now looking for a deal. I'm mainly looking for 3 bed/1 bath houses around the $40-60k with little rehab n...

Lukasz Kownacki 50% Rule In Maryland
6 April 2015 | 2 replies

Does the 50% rule scale well in baltimore city and county area, Maryland? In terms of rental properties.

James Syed 50% vs 2% Rule
6 January 2014 | 11 replies

Hi BP,

For a single family house that rents for $600 (all utilities paid by tenant), which rule is better 50% or 2%?

I just want to compare these two rules. I understand purchase price is determined af...

Josh Mitchell Thoughts on 50% Rule
17 July 2014 | 17 replies

While I know the 50% rule isn't always a direct measurement of things, for this purpose I am going to assume it is. So, being a newbie, it is my understanding that 50% rule simply states that 50% goes to costs of prop...

Morris Sandvig 50% Rule on calculator
16 June 2019 | 1 reply

Isn't the 50% rule feature on the rental calculator moot if you're already including expenses on the actual calculator?  Is the 50% rule just for a quick evaluation?

Roshen Elevethinkal question about 50% rule
29 August 2019 | 2 replies

when i have watched videos about the 50% rule. why does he always include taxes into the expenses part,  then he subtracts the mortgage from the other half which includes the taxes again. Or is he calculating the mort...

Jim Doine another 50% rule question
19 February 2009 | 2 replies

I've watched the 50% rule being discussed here many, many times, but I haven't seen my particular question answered.My investment property taxes and insurance vary wildly from one property to another. $30.00-$250.00Mo...

Sage Jankowitz 50% rule practice example...
2 November 2009 | 3 replies

So I'm not buying for some time, but I've been looking at some REO properties in my area to see what's available. I found a condo close by that seems to fit the 50% rule, but I just wanted to double check with the exp...

Ondrej Brown Understanding the 50% Rule
8 April 2020 | 4 replies

Can somebody help me understanding the concept with the 50 % rule when analyzing rental property deals ?

Jabari Marshall Understanding the 50% rule
1 October 2013 | 6 replies

Hi All,

Would someone explain to me how the numbers would fit in to the 50% rule. To my understanding half of your total rent will go towards your expenses. So correct me if i'm wrong but half of my rent shoul...