Skip to content
×
PRO
Pro Members Get Full Access!
Get off the sidelines and take action in real estate investing with BiggerPockets Pro. Our comprehensive suite of tools and resources minimize mistakes, support informed decisions, and propel you to success.
Advanced networking features
Market and Deal Finder tools
Property analysis calculators
Landlord Command Center
$0
TODAY
$69.00/month when billed monthly.
$32.50/month when billed annually.
7 day free trial. Cancel anytime
Already a Pro Member? Sign in here

Join Over 3 Million Real Estate Investors

Create a free BiggerPockets account to comment, participate, and connect with over 3 million real estate investors.
Use your real name
By signing up, you indicate that you agree to the BiggerPockets Terms & Conditions.
The community here is like my own little personal real estate army that I can depend upon to help me through ANY problems I come across.
Wholesaling
All Forum Categories
Followed Discussions
Followed Categories
Followed People
Followed Locations
Market News & Data
General Info
Real Estate Strategies
Landlording & Rental Properties
Real Estate Professionals
Financial, Tax, & Legal
Real Estate Classifieds
Reviews & Feedback

Updated over 7 years ago,

User Stats

101
Posts
66
Votes
Aaron Phillips
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Burlington, KY
66
Votes |
101
Posts

Wholesaling Questions [Newbie]

Aaron Phillips
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Burlington, KY
Posted

Hello,
My name is Aaron and I'm new to Real Estate Wholesaling. I've been studying up on it the past few weeks learning how to calculate ARV, How to find Sellers, Selling to Cash Buyers, I contacted a Title Company, etc.. but I still have a few gray areas I don't quite understand.


For Example:
Say I have found a motivated seller, and I have them under contract. Now say I took that contract to a Cash Buyer, and now I have the Cash Buyer under contract. Do I then take the contracts from the Seller, and Buyer to a title company?
Do I introduce the Seller and Buyer? Or what? I don't understand how the deal works.

Another Example:
Say the motivated seller wants to sell at $40,000.00 and I sell to the Cash Buyer for $45,000.00 ($5,000 being my fee). Do I take both of the contracts to the Title Company, or does the buyer and seller both have to be present for that?
And does the Cash Buyer write me a check for $45,000.00 then I write $40,000.00 of it to the seller?

Last question that I have is ARV. I looked online and found various ways to calculate ARV. My favorite formula thus far is;

ARV = Estimate of Property Cost x 60% - Repairs - (My Fee x 2)

EXAMPLE: $65,000 x(60%) = $39,000 - $15,000(repairs) = $24,000 - $10,000

ARV = 14,000

However, offering $14,000 for a property valued at $65,000 seems way out of the ballpark and not even the most motivated seller is going to be willing to accept that deal. Can you give me some insights on where I am wrong, and what I need to do to fix what I've learned thus far? 

Many Thanks in advance!
Aaron Phillips

Loading replies...