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Cody Evans
  • Wholesaler
  • Fairfield, CA
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Wholesaling For Newbies: The Correct Math Equation

Cody Evans
  • Wholesaler
  • Fairfield, CA
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Hi BP,

I am torn between two wholesale equations. The first being

70% ARV -Repairs- My Profit= Maximum Allowable Offer

OR

ARV – Rehab – B/S/H – Your Profit – Investor Buyer Profit=Maximum Allowable Offer (MAO)

After Repaired ValueMinus

Rehab Costs Minus

Buy/Sell/Hold Costs Minus

Profit EqualsMaximum Allowable Offer

Advice is well appreciated.

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Jack Douglas
  • Norcross, GA
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Jack Douglas
  • Norcross, GA
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@Cody Evans, Great Post

I use this formula when evaluating investment property.

Maximum purchase price = Sales price - fixed cost - profit - rehab cost.

In order to determine a property's sales price you want to: 1. Pull comps from the mls, (when pulling comps look for: time of sale, location/proximity, age and style, size, condition) 2. Adjusting your comps to add in special features 3. Determine the value of the subject property. 

3 types of fixed cost you want to keep in mind: 1. Purchase costs - Inspection, closing, and lending fees 2. Holding costs - mortgage payments, property taxes, utilities, insurance 3. Selling costs - commissions, closing costs, home warranty, termite letter, listing fees.

Hopefully it helps you out.

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