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Underwriting for real estate investors.
Practical guides on comps, ARV, MAO, and deal analysis for flippers, wholesalers, and BRRRR investors.
How to Calculate ARV (After Repair Value) Without Guessing
A step-by-step method for pulling ARV from sold comps, adjusting for differences, and defending the number to a lender or cash buyer.
Read articleHow to Wholesale a House: A Practical Step-by-Step Guide
Wholesaling is finding undervalued properties, getting them under contract, and assigning that contract to a cash buyer for a fee. The whole chain depends on one number: ARV.
Read articleReal Estate Deal Analyzer: Spreadsheet vs. Software in 2026
Most investors start with a spreadsheet. Most experienced investors wish they had switched to purpose-built software sooner. Here is what actually changes when you do.
Read articleFix and Flip Deal Analysis: A Walk-Through from First Call to Final Offer
A step-by-step deal analysis walk-through using a real $250,000 ARV example — from the first phone call with a seller to writing the offer.
Read articleHolding Costs in Real Estate: The Hidden Number That Shrinks Your Flip Profits
On a 6-month flip, holding costs often exceed $10,000. Most investors underestimate them or forget them entirely. Here is every line item and how to build them into your offer.
Read articleHow to Comp a House: The Method Real Estate Investors Actually Use
Comping a house means answering one question: what would this property sell for if it were fixed up and listed today? Here is the exact process, including what to do when comps are scarce.
Read articleThe 70% Rule in Real Estate: When It Works and When It Doesn't
The classic flipper formula, a worked example, and why you should adjust the percentage by market, timeline, and deal type.
Read articleHow to Find Comps for a House: An Investor's Checklist
Location, recency, and fit — in that order. A checklist and sourcing guide you can apply to every property.
Read article5 Comp Mistakes That Kill Wholesale Deals (And Your Reputation)
Cash buyers re-run your numbers. An inflated ARV doesn't just kill one deal — it gets you stopped getting calls returned. Here is what to fix.
Read articleUnderwriting a BRRRR Deal: ARV, Cash Flow, and the Refinance Math
BRRRR only works if the refinance appraisal agrees with your ARV estimate. How to underwrite for the lender's appraiser, not your hopes.
Read articleMaximum Allowable Offer (MAO): The Formula and the Inputs That Matter
MAO is simple math. Getting ARV and repair estimate right is the actual challenge. Here's the complete formula, worked examples, and the variables most investors forget.
Read articleHow Underwritey Picks Comps (and Why You Can Remove Any of Them)
Location and recency come first, property fit second. Here's the ranking logic, why it works, and why the underwriter always has the final say.
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