Is it realistic to aim for 30% profit for SFH fix & flip?

Is it realistic to aim for 30% profit for SFH fix & flip?

Chicago, IL · Member since 2017 · 23 posts · 4 votes

Is it realistic nowdays to aim for 30% profit for SFH fix & flip (In safe neighborhoods, not like chatham)? If no, what percentage do you think is realistic?

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  • Real Estate Investor · Chicago, IL · Member since 2016 · 28 posts · 4 votes
    9y

    Definitely realistic to get a minimum 30% or higher profit margin for a single fix and flip property in Chicago and suburbs.  Thanks, John

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    Real Estate Broker · Chicago, IL · Member since 2014 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    9y
    Originally posted by @Ori Foyer:

    Is it realistic nowdays to aim for 30% profit for SFH fix & flip (In safe neighborhoods, not like chatham)? If no, what percentage do you think is realistic?

     We're currently using 30% as the starting point for evaluating a deal.  Primary reasons

    1. If we get surprised with either more expenses or the actual sales prices turns out to be lower, then we'll have a buffer. (We also have a minimum profit # dependent on the ARV)
    2. I say currently using 30% because we'll periodically adjust the % based on other economic metrics we monitor.
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