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In the latest podcast as a rule of thumb it was stated that the monthly rent should be equal to 2% of the purchase price in order to ensure the property will cash flow. I'm not sure this works, especially in my area (Wash DC metro). There is no way I can get $2000/mo rent from a $100K house. Any thoughts?

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Agree with Ryan M. In my area muli-families are the way to cashflow.

I'm getting $2174 on a $112K 4-family.

Similar ratios with duplexs and 3-family properties.

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