What is the perfect number of rental properties?

When it comes to answering that question, there's no universal answer other than, “ 1 or more ”. If you haven't purchased your first rental property yet, start at 1. Regardless of your investment experience, the best answer for you is going to come down to your goals.

What is the 2 rule for rental properties?

It encourages diversity as a method of risk management. Applied to real estate, the 2% rule advises that for an investment property to have a positive cash flow, the monthly rent should be equal to or greater than two percent of the purchase price .

What is the 1 rule for rental property?

The 1% rule states that a rental property's income should be at least 1% of the purchase price . For example, if a rental property is purchased for $200,000, the monthly rental income should be at least $2,000.

Houses for Rent in Baton Rouge, LA - 116 Rental Homes

4d ago

Mid City South house for rent in Baton Rouge

2612 Purvis Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70809

In unit laundry | Outdoor space | Dishwasher

4 beds

3 baths

$2,500

$2,400

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5d+ ago

Highlands-Perkins house for rent in Baton Rouge

5111 Nicholson Dr #A44, Baton Rouge, LA 70820

In unit laundry | High ceilings

3 beds

2 baths

$1,450

5d+ ago

Mid City South townhouse for rent in Baton Rouge

7803 Jefferson Place Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Outdoor space | Swimming pool | Fitness center

3 beds

2 baths

$1,850

2d ago

Broadmoor-Sherwood townhouse for rent in Baton Rouge

238 Mcgehee Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70815

Outdoor space | Storage | Garage parking

2 beds

2 baths

$1,675

$1,499

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1d ago

Garden District house for rent in Baton Rouge

303 S 21st St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Hardwood floor

3 beds

1 bath

$825

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1d ago

Broadmoor-Sherwood house for rent in Baton Rouge

1451 Outrigger Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

On site laundry | Outdoor space | Storage

4 beds

2 baths

$1,800

3d ago

Mid City South house for rent in Baton Rouge

2428 Orpine Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Outdoor space | Storage | Hardwood floor

3 beds

1 bath

$1,500

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3d ago

Mid City North house for rent in Baton Rouge

1847 N 16th St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Outdoor space | Air conditioning

3 beds

2 baths

$1,250

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Mid City South house for rent in Baton Rouge

1430 Arlington Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

In unit laundry | Outdoor space | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

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3d ago

Broadmoor-Sherwood house for rent in Baton Rouge

9753 Mollylea Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70815

Outdoor space | Dishwasher

3 beds

2 baths

$2,000

3d ago

House for rent in Baton Rouge

2613 Tarn Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70810

3 beds

2 baths

$2,590

3d ago

House for rent in Baton Rouge

2619 Cresthaven Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70810

In unit laundry

4 beds

2 baths

$2,300

$2,200

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3d ago

Broadmoor-Sherwood house for rent in Baton Rouge

1817 Stonegate Ct, Baton Rouge, LA 70815

Garage parking | Fireplace | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$1,250

4d ago

Broadmoor-Sherwood house for rent in Baton Rouge

14931 Rhonda Ave #NA, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

In unit laundry | Outdoor space | Storage

3 beds

2 baths

$1,800

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4d ago

Broadmoor-Sherwood house for rent in Baton Rouge

14932 Fox Hunt Ave #NA, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

In unit laundry | Outdoor space | Storage

3 beds

2 baths

$1,800

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4d ago

Highlands-Perkins house for rent in Baton Rouge

366 Stoney Creek Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

In unit laundry | Outdoor space | Garage parking

3 beds

2 baths

$1,900

5d+ ago

Broadmoor-Sherwood house for rent in Baton Rouge

13527 Parwood Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

Outdoor space | Hardwood floor | Fireplace

3 beds

2 baths

$1,795

5d+ ago

Highlands-Perkins house for rent in Baton Rouge

8275 Bayou Fountain Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70820

In unit laundry | Dishwasher | Oven

Studio

1 bath

$850

5d+ ago

Highlands-Perkins house for rent in Baton Rouge

304 Mcdonald Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

In unit laundry | Outdoor space

4 beds

2 baths

$2,300

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5d+ ago

Highlands-Perkins house for rent in Baton Rouge

539 Baird Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Outdoor space | Dishwasher | Oven

3 beds

2 baths

$1,795

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5d+ ago

Highlands-Perkins house for rent in Baton Rouge

5255 Congress Blvd #69, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

In unit laundry | Garage parking | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$1,500

5d+ ago

Broadmoor-Sherwood house for rent in Baton Rouge

10355 Cedarlane Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

Dishwasher

3 beds

2 baths

$1,400

5d+ ago

Mid City North house for rent in Baton Rouge

3296 Bootsie Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70805

In unit laundry | Storage | Air conditioning

3 beds

2 baths

$1,500

5d+ ago

Broadmoor-Sherwood house for rent in Baton Rouge

550 Laurie Lynn Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70819

Outdoor space | Dishwasher

3 beds

2 baths

$1,550

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5d+ ago

Highlands-Perkins house for rent in Baton Rouge

1243 Staring Ln, Baton Rouge, LA 70810

On site laundry | Outdoor space | Air conditioning

3 beds

2 baths

$1,450

$1,300

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Houses for Rent in Baton Rouge, LA - 116 Rental Homes | Zumper (2024)

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