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Mike McKinzie Fudging the 2% and 50% rule
23 February 2010 | 24 replies

As has been discussed quite heavily on these forums, as investors, we look to 'gross' 2%+ of the purchase price and expect 50% of the rent to pay for all expenses except the financing.

Do any of you 'fudge' on these ...

Patrick H. Quiting my job Tomorrow!
3 August 2015 | 102 replies

Well I'm finally going to do it.  Just typed out my letter of resignation and handing it in Fri.  4-24-15I'm going to manage my real estate and help out my manager some but mostly look for new deals.  It is not a easy...

Arjay Vergara Me and My wife's first rental income check! Philadelphia PA
3 December 2017 | 59 replies

My wife and I just did our first deal in Philadelphia PA and got our first rent check on June 15, 2017! Ive been on the forums since ~December of 2015. Prior to that, I never thought of real estate as a viable way of ...

Sean Lemon Has anyone used The “flip system” by the Martels?
19 March 2024 | 46 replies

Looking for some first hand experience about this program. As someone who works long hours and shift work, I love the idea of someone else vetting the deals for me. The hardest part for me is finding the time to locat...

Martin S. 2% rule is bull
29 May 2015 | 161 replies

I cant find a single property that I would be able to buy in a half decent neighborhood utilizing the 2% rule. I looked in almost all of florida. Maybe a trailer park home, but then again, the land rental fee or whate...

Todd Fry Morris Invest Review (after 8 months of ownership)
12 July 2023 | 211 replies

I have written this review to give any prospective Morris Invest clients an idea of what they are getting into.My experience has been decidedly negative.BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front):Unfortunately in my experience, I di...

Allan Foote Thoughts on college?
13 September 2021 | 58 replies

As a young and eager investor I consider myself very blessed and fortunate to be where I am and have the people around me that I do. I currently live in San Antonio, but just finished my first year of College up in Ut...