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BRRRR Calculator

DealCalc helps investors see what a BRRRR really costs, what the refinance might return, and how much cash remains trapped after the dust settles.

Primary output Refi proceeds
Primary output Cash left in

Sample scenario

See whether the recycle step actually works.

Example numbers only. Verify your ARV, rehab scope, refi terms, and rent assumptions.

Example inputs

  • Purchase price$182,000
  • Rehab budget$48,000
  • Stabilized value$315,000
  • Monthly rent$2,950
  • Refi LTV75%

Example outputs

Refi proceeds $236,250
Cash left in $21,800
Monthly cash flow $712
Verdict Repeatable

How the math works

Core formulas investors care about

  • Total basisPurchase + rehab + carry + closing costs
  • Refi proceedsStabilized value x refinance LTV
  • Cash left inTotal basis - refinance proceeds

Why it matters

What to verify before you trust the answer

BRRRR deals fail when the refinance comes in light or the stabilized rent does not support the debt. Treat ARV, rents, and lender assumptions as the first numbers to challenge.

What DealCalc surfaces

  • Buy, rehab, and carry basis before refinance
  • Refinance proceeds against stabilized value
  • Capital left in the deal after refinance
  • Rental cash flow once the hold starts

Why it matters

BRRRR deals fail when the refinance does not return enough capital or when the final hold does not cash flow enough to justify the trapped equity.

Use this when you want to know whether the recycle step actually works, not just whether the rehab looks profitable on paper.

Common questions

What should a BRRRR calculator show?

It should show total basis, expected stabilized value, refinance proceeds, cash left in the project, and post-refi cash flow.

Why is cash left in the deal so important?

Because the BRRRR strategy depends on recovering enough capital to repeat the process without starving the next deal.

Does BRRRR math stop at refinance?

No. The refinance only matters if the stabilized hold still cash flows and the remaining equity is worth tying up.

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