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Updated over 8 years ago on . Most recent reply
BRRR strategy confusion - Refinancing
I'm confused on the refinancing part of this strategy.
For example, with obviously hypothetical numbers, you find this situation:
Purchase: $70,000
Rehab: $35,000
ARV: $150,000
So, your total investment is $105,000. You rent it out 6-12 months (however long it takes to be able to refinance), and the bank offers 70% of ARV ($150,000), which is $105,000.
This may seem like a dumb question, but what is the benefit in this? You were originally in the hole for $105,000. The bank pays back that, but you're still in debt because it's taking another loan to pay it. It's like paying off one credit card with another from my perspective. What am I missing?
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@Account Closed it's about leveraging and using as little of your own money in the process.
Calculate the return on the money you would then have into it after the refi.
If you bought well, the the rent should still more than cover your expenses. If you refinance and you take all of your original money out - you now have cash flow/equity build essentially for free.