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Max Offer Calculator (70% Rule)
Calculate the maximum price you should pay for a flip property — including all realistic costs.
Property Details
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What the property will be worth after all repairs
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Total renovation budget (use Rehab Estimator for detail)
20% (Aggressive)30% (Standard 70% Rule)40% (Conservative)
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If buying from a wholesaler, add their fee here
4 mo hold
$6,000
Buy closing
2%
Sell costs
8%
Maximum Allowable Offer (MAO)
$—
The highest price you should pay at 30% profit buffer
Full Deal Analysis
After Repair Value—
Max Purchase (MAO)-—
Repair Costs-—
Holding Costs (4 mo × $1,500/mo)-—
Buying Closing (2%)-—
Selling Costs (8%)-—
True Net Profit—
True ROI—
Deal Quality: N/A
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How the 70% Rule Works
MAO = (ARV × 70%) − Repair Costs − Fees
~10% Buying Costs
Closing costs, inspections, title search, loan origination
~10% Selling Costs
Agent commissions (6%), closing costs (2%), staging, misc
~10% Profit
Your target return on investment after all expenses
Conservative investors often use 65% or 60% to account for unexpected costs, market fluctuations, and longer hold times.
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