Fix & Flip Calculator (70% Rule) — Winston-Salem, NC
Pre-filled with localized assumptions for Winston-Salem. Replace the defaults with your real numbers (rent comps, taxes, insurance, repairs, and reserves) to get an accurate result.
Inputs
Results
- Purchase price: $190,000
- Rehab costs: $42,000
- Purchase closing: $2,800
- Holding costs (5 mo): $10,775
- Sale closing (8%): $24,800
- Total costs: $270,375
- Financed by loan: $208,800 (repaid at sale)
- ARV (sale price): $310,000
- Total all-in costs: $270,375
- Net profit (ARV − all costs): $39,625
- ROI: 152.40% (5 months)
- Annualized ROI: 365.77%
- Max purchase (70% rule): $175,000
- Your purchase price: $190,000
- ✗ Above 70% rule (-$15,000 over)
Tip: The 70% rule ensures adequate profit margin. Hard money lenders typically offer 90% LTC at 10-12% interest.
This calculator remains available as a free tool, but its location defaults are state-level starting assumptions and the page is undergoing further editorial review.
How to Use This Fix & Flip Calculator (Mini Guide)
Analyze house flipping deals using the 70% rule, calculate profit after holding costs and sale expenses, and ensure you're not overpaying for the property. These defaults are pre-filled for Winston-Salem, NC. Always replace them with your real numbers when you have them.
What this calculator measures
Estimates net profit on a fix-and-flip deal after all costs (purchase, rehab, holding, financing, sale).
Checks your purchase price against the 70% rule to ensure margin.
Calculates ROI and annualized ROI based on hold period.
The 70% rule explained
Max purchase price = (ARV × 70%) − Rehab Costs.
This leaves ~30% margin for profit, holding costs, and sale costs.
Conservative flippers use 65%, aggressive markets may go to 75%, but rarely higher.
Critical inputs
ARV: use conservative comps — optimistic ARV is the #1 reason flips fail.
Rehab costs: add 10-20% buffer for unknowns.
Holding period: longer holds = higher costs (interest, taxes, utilities).
Sale closing costs: typically 8-10% (6% realtor, 2-4% closing/transfer).
What makes a good flip
Net profit ≥ $30K-$50K minimum (worth your time and risk).
Follows 70% rule with conservative ARV and rehab.
Hold period ≤ 6 months (less carry cost risk).
Annualized ROI ≥ 20-30%+.
Common mistakes
Underestimating rehab — always add a buffer.
Overestimating ARV — use sold comps, not active listings.
Ignoring holding costs — they add up fast on longer projects.
Paying above 70% rule without solid justification.
How to use this calculator in Winston-Salem
Start with the pre-filled assumptions for Winston-Salem, then replace them with your deal’s numbers. If you’re an investor, keep vacancy and reserves conservative. If you’re a homeowner, pay special attention to property taxes and insurance — these often drive the rent vs buy decision.
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