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Home Flipping Calculator

A flip only works if the numbers still hold after buying costs, holding costs and selling costs. This calculator lays out every cost against the expected resale price so you can see profit and return before committing.

Prefilled numbers are examples. Replace them with your own.

Taxes, insurance, utilities and loan interest.

Your result appears here after you press Calculate.

How it is calculated

  • Total cost = purchase + buying costs + renovation + (holding months × monthly holding cost).
  • Selling costs = after-repair value × selling cost percentage.
  • Profit = after-repair value − selling costs − total cost.
  • Return = profit ÷ total cost, assuming an all-cash purchase.
  • 70% rule reference = after-repair value × 0.70 − renovation. It is a rule of thumb, not a guarantee.

Assumptions and limits

  • Prefilled numbers are examples for illustration. Replace them with quotes and prices from your own area.
  • Financing costs and taxes are not included. Enter loan interest inside monthly holding costs if you want it counted.
  • After-repair value should come from comparable recent sales, ideally reviewed by a local agent or appraiser.

For general education only. This is not investment, tax, legal or financial advice. Real results depend on financing, taxes, local market conditions and unexpected costs. Consider speaking with a qualified professional before buying or selling property.

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