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Applying the 5% rule would look like this: Multiply the value of the property you own/like to obtain by 5%. Divide by 12 (to get a monthly amount). If the resulting amount is costlier than you would pay to rent an equivalent property, renting your home and investing your money in rental properties may work better.

A down payment for investment property generally ranges from 15% to 25%. House hacking is a technique used by some real estate investors to reduce the down payment amount to as little as 3.5%. Loans backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are two options for financing an investment property.

A 20% down payment can be avoided by considering alternative financing options like group investing. But most investors will need to find a way to put down at least 20% on their investment property purchase. If your credit score is 680 or higher, you may be able to put down a minimum of 15%.

That said, the easiest way to put the 5% rule in practice is multiplying the value of a property by 5%, then dividing by 12. Then, you get a breakeven point for what you'd pay each month, helping you decide whether it's better to buy or rent.

The six elements are Offer, Acceptance, Consideration, Intention, Capacity, and Legality.

There are seven essential elements an agreement must have to be considered a valid contract. The elements of a contract include identification, offer, acceptance, consideration, meeting of the minds, competency and capacity, and contract legality. Preferably, the document will be in writing (electronic or on paper).