70% Rule

Direct AnswerAs of July 2026A fix-and-flip guideline stating you should pay no more than 70% of a property's after-repair value (ARV) minus renovation costs. On a home with a $300,000 ARV and $50,000 in repairs, your max purchas

A fix-and-flip guideline stating you should pay no more than 70% of a property's after-repair value (ARV) minus renovation costs. On a home with a $300,000 ARV and $50,000 in repairs, your max purchase price would be $160,000. This margin accounts for holding costs, selling costs, and profit.

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