Creating Wealth = The 70% Rule
70% Rule Formula – MPP = (70% x ARV)- Repairs
ARV, or “After Repair Value,” is the estimated value of a property after renovations are completed. Many experienced investors focus on properties with “value-add” potential, aiming to keep their total costs—including the purchase price, renovation expenses, and closing fees—below 70% of the property’s ARV. This strategy typically creates 30% equity in the property. For example, if the total costs for purchase and renovations amount to $210,000, and the property’s ARV is $300,000, the investor gains $90,000 in equity. This approach is widely used throughout the United States and many other parts of the world. Using this formula, if your construction budget is $50,000, what is the Maximum Purchase Price (MPP) you can offer the seller in this example? **Answer is at the bottom of the page*
The BRRRR method is favored because it helps investors build wealth and equity without needing a significant amount of initial capital for each property. It’s essential to conduct thorough market research and financial analysis to ensure each step is profitable.
**Answer to question at top of page $160,000**