The Red Flag Radar Scorecard · BuySmart.Philly
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The Red Flag Radar Scorecard: a sample duplex listed at $1,200 rent per unit actually clears $169 a unit, failing the $500-a-door rule
No spamTakes 15 minutesBuilt for Philly rentals

I was tired. I was burned out.

TiffanyThree weeks in: funding lined up, buy box set
  • The $500 Door Check. At least $500 a month per unit, after every bill.
  • The 65% Check. Purchase plus repairs at or under 65% of what it’s worth fixed up.
  • The red flags. Spot a bad deal before you offer. Miss either rule, you walk.

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Results shown are individual client experiences and are not a promise of future results. Rental income, property values and loan terms vary.