BRRRR Calculator

Analyze Buy-Rehab-Rent-Refinance-Repeat deals. Calculate cash left in the deal, cash-on-cash return, and determine if you can achieve infinite returns.

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Inputs

Buy & Rehab
Refinance
Rental Income

Results

Cash left in deal
$2,000
Monthly cash flow
$3
Cash-on-cash return
1.72%
BRRRR breakdown
  • Total all-in cost: $208,000
  • Total cash invested: $88,000
  • New loan (refinance): $210,000
  • Cash pulled out: $86,000
  • Cash left in deal: $2,000
  • Equity created: $70,000
Formula
Cash Left In = Total Cash Invested − Cash Pulled Out at Refinance

Tip: If cash left in ≤ $0, you achieved "infinite return"—all your money is out and the property still cash flows.

How to Use This BRRRR Calculator (Mini Guide)

Analyze Buy-Rehab-Rent-Refinance-Repeat deals to see how much cash you can pull out at refinance and whether you achieve infinite returns.

Mini Guide
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What BRRRR means

Buy a distressed property below market, rehab it, rent it out, then refinance based on new (higher) ARV.

Goal: pull out most or all of your initial cash so you can repeat the process.

If you pull out 100%+ of your cash, you achieve 'infinite return' — the property cash flows with $0 left in.

Critical inputs

Purchase price + rehab costs = your total all-in cost.

ARV: conservative comps matter — overestimate ARV and the deal falls apart at refinance.

Refinance LTV: most lenders do 75% of ARV for investment properties.

Monthly rent and expenses: must cash flow after refinance or it's not sustainable.

What makes a good BRRRR deal

Cash left in deal ≤ $0 (pulled out all your money).

Monthly cash flow after refinance > $200-$300/month minimum.

ARV is defensible with actual closed comps.

Rehab scope is clear and budgeted conservatively.

Common risks

Appraisal comes in below ARV — kills the refinance and leaves you stuck.

Rehab costs overrun — eats into equity and cash-out potential.

Can't find tenants at projected rent — cash flow goes negative.

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FAQ

What is MAO in wholesaling?
MAO (Max Allowable Offer) is the highest price you can contract a property for while leaving enough room for repairs, your assignment fee, and the end buyer's margin.
What MAO % should I use?
Common heuristics range from 65% to 75% depending on market heat, financing, and rehab risk.
Does this include closing costs?
You can include them in the 'Other costs' field. Different buyers will treat these differently.