Fix & Flip Profit Calculator
Purchase & Rehab
Holding Costs
Mortgage, taxes, insurance, utilities, etc.
Selling Information
Estimated sale price after renovations
Realtor fees, closing costs (typically 8-10%)
How to Use This Calculator
Calculate the potential profit and ROI for a fix-and-flip real estate investment. This accounts for purchase price, renovation costs, holding costs, and selling expenses.
Key Metrics:
- ARV (After Repair Value): Expected sale price after renovations
- Holding Costs: Monthly expenses while owning (mortgage, taxes, insurance, utilities)
- Selling Costs: Realtor fees (6%), closing costs, concessions (typically 8-10% total)
- 70% Rule: Quick screening - max purchase = (ARV × 70%) - rehab costs
Important: This is a simplified analysis. Always conduct thorough due diligence and get professional inspections.
About This Calculator
Use the fix & flip profit calculator when you want faster calculations with a clear method behind every result.
Inside real estate investment, this tool gives you a practical way to model scenarios, compare outcomes, and make better next-step decisions without spreadsheet overhead.
If your workflow expands, pair this calculator with Cap Rate Calculator and Cash-on-Cash Return Calculator to cross-check assumptions and build a stronger analysis chain.
Formula
Total investment = Purchase price + Rehab costs + (Holding costs × months) | Selling costs = ARV × selling cost % | Net profit = ARV - Total investment - Selling costs | ROI = (Net profit / Total investment) × 100
Example Calculation
The worked example below demonstrates how the input fields translate into the final output. Use it as a quick validation pass before entering your own numbers.
- Purchase price: 6
- Rehab costs: 8
- Holding time (months): 12
- Monthly holding costs: 3.5
Explanation of Results
Result Interpretation
The fix & flip profit calculator returned calculated value based on Purchase price 6, Rehab costs 8, Holding time (months) 12, and Monthly holding costs 3.5. Use this result as a baseline, then adjust one input at a time to understand how sensitive your outcome is before making decisions.
FAQ
How should I validate the fix & flip profit calculator result?
Run a second scenario with rounded numbers, then compare the direction and magnitude of the change before using the value operationally.
What formula is this based on?
This page uses the following formula logic: Total investment = Purchase price + Rehab costs + (Holding costs × months) | Selling costs = ARV × selling cost % | Net profit = ARV - Total investment - Selling costs | ROI = (Net profit / Total investment) × 100
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