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Hey,
So i gave the flipping calc a quick try and it seems great. but I have some questions about how the numbers are being generated. I love using automated apps but I also like to know how things are generated and not blindly trust what any particular app spits out.
The totals i understand. (Skin in game, Note amt, Cost of project)
I don't know how Cash Need to Have is being calculated nor what it means? is that cash at closing or for whole project? Im not sure.
I don't know how Holding cost per mo is calculated. I calculated a diff number when i did my test project to try it out. Which basically was (monthly expenses + monthly loan payment) am i missing something?
Also Projected profit? is it ARV - (holding cost - selling cost)
Thanks for taking the time to read this post. Hopefully my questions are clear.