Free Guide · Investors
Before you fall in love with a deal, know the numbers.
Whether you are thinking about a rental, duplex, flip, land, or BRRRR project, these are the five numbers that help investors decide whether an opportunity makes sense.
The five numbers
- 01
Purchase price
What you actually pay to acquire the property — not the list price.
- 02
Rehab budget
The realistic cost of getting the property to its intended condition.
- 03
After Repair Value (ARV)
What the property will honestly appraise for once the work is done.
- 04
Holding and closing costs
Taxes, insurance, utilities, interest, and closing fees while you own it.
- 05
Maximum Allowable Offer (MAO)
The most you can pay and still hit your target return.
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