Are these numbers realistic?

[Eugene D.]

Hello All.  Has anyone considered the Clayton Morris investment offerings for buy and hold homes?

Their recommendation is to put away 40% of the rent for expenses and contingencies like vacancies and maintenance.  The other 60% would be your income.  Is this a realistic proportion for a C neighborhood?

[Jeff Schechter]

Hey Eugene,

There are extensive discussions about CM in BP - here's the most recent:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/92/topics/392727-morris-invest-case-study-20