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House Flipping Profit Calculator
Model a fix-and-flip deal end to end. Combine purchase, rehab, financing, and holding costs against the projected after-repair value to see projected profit, cash-on-cash return, and whether the purchase price clears the 70% rule.
Acquisition and rehab
Sale assumptions
Financing and holding
Projected profit
$50,871
13.2% of ARV
Cash-on-cash return
96.2%
Annualized: 192.5%
Cash invested
$52,865
Net sale proceeds
$357,125
Deal check
Margin is in the acceptable range. Confirm rehab scope and comps before committing capital.
Purchase price is above the 70% rule max allowable offer of $214,500. Tighten the offer or verify ARV before writing.
70% rule max offer
$214,500
70% × ARV − rehab
Total project cost
$306,254
Total selling costs
$27,875
Total holding cost
$15,939
$2,107/mo debt
Loan points paid up front
$4,815
Total loan balance
$240,750
Holding cost treats the flip loan as interest-only, which matches most hard money and fix-and-flip products. Increase the hold time or rehab budget by 10–20% on first flips or heavier scopes — running overschedule is the most common profit killer.
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How this calculator works
What this page estimates
This House Flipping Profit Calculator is built to give a quick, browser-based estimate for house flipping profit. Model a fix-and-flip deal end to end. Combine purchase, rehab, financing, and holding costs against the projected after-repair value to see projected profit, cash-on-cash return, and whether the purchase price clears the 70% rule. The inputs stay on the page during normal use, and the result should be treated as an estimate for planning, comparison, or education rather than professional advice.
Calculation approach
The calculator applies the standard relationship implied by the inputs, then formats the answer so it can be checked and reused. For finance tools, the most important step is using consistent units, rates, time periods, and assumptions before comparing the result with another calculator or outside quote.
Example workflow
For example, start with a realistic value you already know, change one input at a time, and watch how the answer moves. That makes it easier to tell whether the result is being driven by the main amount, the rate, the time period, or a unit conversion.
Practical checks
- Use current, real-world numbers when the result affects money, health, tax, or legal decisions.
- Run a low, base, and high case when the inputs are estimates.
- Check the related calculators below when the next decision depends on a different assumption.
How to interpret the house flipping profit result
Best use
Use the result as a planning number for comparing payments, rates, returns, tax reserves, or cash-flow choices before you request a quote or make a commitment.
Cross-check
Compare the answer with the contract, lender estimate, tax form, brokerage statement, payroll record, or invoice that will control the real-world outcome.
Watch for
Do not rely on a single optimistic rate, return, or fee assumption. Money pages work best when you run low, base, and high cases and keep professional advice separate from the estimate.
This page belongs to the Finance calculator library, so the answer should be read in the context of the decision you are modeling rather than as a universal rule.
Before relying on this house flipping profit estimate
Most calculator mistakes come from the inputs, not the arithmetic. Use this short audit before you reuse the answer in a spreadsheet, quote, application, or important conversation.
Confirm source numbers
Match balances, rates, fees, taxes, income, and payment dates against the lender quote, payroll record, tax form, statement, invoice, or contract.
Separate cash flow from total cost
A lower monthly payment can still cost more over time if fees, interest, taxes, or a longer term are hidden in the structure.
Run conservative cases
Test at least one higher-cost or lower-return case before using the output for a purchase, refinance, investment, loan, or tax decision.
Rerun this page when the rate, price, term, fee, tax rule, income, expense, or expected holding period changes.
How to Use
- Enter the purchase price, buy-side closing costs, and rehab budget for the project.
- Enter the after-repair value, agent commission, and sell-side closing costs — these drive net sale proceeds.
- Set financing terms: down payment, rehab financed, interest rate, points, and hold time in months.
- Include other monthly carrying costs like property tax, insurance, and utilities while the property is vacant.
- Review projected profit, annualized return, and the 70% rule max offer before writing an offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 70% rule in house flipping?
The 70% rule is a fast screening formula: max offer equals 70% of ARV minus rehab budget. It bakes in a 30% cushion for financing, holding, selling costs, and profit. Experienced flippers in competitive markets sometimes go up to 75%, while cautious investors use 65%.
How do I estimate holding costs?
Holding costs include monthly debt service (loan interest), property tax, insurance, utilities, and HOA. This calculator assumes interest-only financing which matches most hard money and fix-and-flip loans. Multiply by the number of months you expect to own the property.
What profit margin should I target on a flip?
Most investors target at least 10% of ARV in projected profit. Below 8% leaves no room for rehab overruns or ARV dips. For smaller deals under $200k ARV, target at least $25–$35k of profit in absolute dollars to cover the effort and risk.
Does this include capital gains tax?
No. Flip profits held under a year are taxed as ordinary income. Consult a tax professional — pass-through entity structure, self-employment tax, and state rates all affect net take-home.
How do I pressure-test the ARV?
Pull three closed comparable sales within the last 90 days in the same neighborhood, similar square footage, and similar bed/bath count. Use the median price per square foot and apply it to the subject property's post-rehab square footage. Our ARV calculator automates this.
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