@Michael
my apologies some times it takes me a little bit to answer
easiest way to explain formula for you
Arv is After Repair Value meaning after full renovation or repairs this is what the house will sell for 30-60 days max based on comparable sales (aka comps)
I prefer lower 60% of the ARV, because I prefer to flip to a retailer, by wholesaling, and earning a small fee for finding the deal and securing the property via purchase agreement option or a few other various forms
most of my ppl buy at 65% or 70% so due to my preferred method of wholesaling, I must buy at prices below these "strike prices" or buy prices...
just so you know I am a contractor, so my repair costs are known when I look at property. I only buy Investments to completely renovate. it is my preferred method for renovation and retail selling.
repair costs are always set at retail prices to make sure the buyer is safeguarded, and does not come back to say that the repair costs were 10k more than you said. I prefer to give up more for the renovator, so they know when they come back they will make money on wholesale deals from me......don't count on it, but I have even had a few guys come back and let me get the difference of actual and retail costs I quoted for they safety.....rare but it does happen
Arv times 60% minus repair costs (retail)= your max offer you should never go over.....
I always try and get more money by offering a decent margin below this max offer to ensure healthy deals, 10% is guaranteed if I can only get it for the formula max offer......as most will probably tell you I use what I use, however some will be more than mine others will be below, it is what works for me......
I never break my max offer. my rule, others may say otherwise but I'm not in the volume game, real estate is my current Business, and I prefer quality over quantity.....just fits my style best.