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Nick here with another question, this time regarding profit for the wholesaler. I have heard from many investors about using the formula ARV X .70 - rehab cost - desired profit = MAO. But just a few moments a...
Hi BP Community,
I purchase all of my appliances brand new for my rental properties. I have experienced several occasions recently where I am faced with the decision to spend the money to repair or replace the applia...
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What is the price offer calculation when using a hard money lender?
e.g. Baseline Offer=ARV*.70-Repair Cost
What is the formula for adding Hard Money Lenders to this equation?
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I'm trying to understand how the maximum purchase price is being calculated when using the wholesale calculator rental option. I've tried using this formula MAO = [ARV] – [Flipper’s Profit] – [Repair Costs] – [Fixed C...
How are you I would to know if anyone can help me with is a there ROI formula for buying and flipping and buying and renting? And if there is a specific fomula just only used in Indianapolis, IN? Or will it work anywh...
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I've noticed reading through a lot of posts that when people are calculating their equity in a deal after a certain number of years they are not breaking out the expense portion of their monthly payments. They often t...
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What does the percent in the MAO mean/stand for? I understand there is a formula ARVx70%-repairs=MAO but what does the percentage stand for?
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The standard formula for max purchase price is 70% of ARV minus Repairs. However, this doesn't seem to account for closing costs or holding costs which can easily reach tens of thousands of dollars when using a HM...
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ok someone has just threw a monkey wrench in all that I have learned from BP. It's all about the numbers,,,, I hear this all the time. So I finally learn how to do the 70%, 65% rule and now I plan on putting an off...
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I know that depreciation deductions are spread out over the “useful life” of a property. The IRS allows an owner to depreciate the value of the home over a 27.5 year period. Depreciation is calculated with this formul...