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ARV Calculator

Calculate After Repair Value (ARV) and Maximum Allowable Offer (MAO) for house flipping and BRRRR investing with the 70% rule.

Quick Definition & Answer

What is the ARV Calculator?

ARV Calculator is designed to calculate After Repair Value (ARV) and Maximum Allowable Offer (MAO) for house flipping and BRRRR investing with the 70% rule.

The ARV Calculator determines the After Repair Value (ARV) and Maximum Allowable Offer (MAO) for residential real estate investors, house flippers, and BRRRR practitioners using the proven 70% rule to ensure profitable acquisitions.

Financial Calculation Inputs

  • Supported Inputs: Principal balances, interest rates, compounding schedules, and tenures.
  • Precision Model: High-precision IEEE-754 floating-point arithmetic with decimal rounding.
  • Data Privacy: Zero cloud logs. Figures are calculated locally in your browser memory.

Output & Schedule Breakdown

  • Visual Analytics: Month-by-month schedules, dynamic charts, and cash flow summaries.
  • Currency Support: Multi-currency symbol formatting (USD, EUR, GBP, INR, JPY, CAD, AUD).
  • Access Guarantee: 100% unlocked with zero limits, subscriptions, or forced account creation.

How to Use the ARV Calculator

Follow these 3 simple steps for instant, accurate calculations.

1. Enter Projected ARV

Input the anticipated post-renovation market value based on recent local comparable sales (comps).

2. Estimate Rehab Costs

Enter your total expected material, labor, and contingency budget for property renovations.

3. Review MAO & Profit Margins

Analyze the 70% Rule Maximum Allowable Offer (MAO), projected net flip profit, and return on invested capital.

Financial Privacy & Architecture Comparison

Why client-side financial calculations protect your privacy better than cloud services.

Evaluation CriteriaToolboxDock (Client-Side)Traditional Online Calculators
Financial Data Privacy100% In-Memory Client Execution (Zero Server Transit)Logged on remote servers and ad networks
Calculation LatencyInstant real-time update on keystrokeFull page reloads or API round-trips
Offline UsabilityWorks offline once cached in browserFails without active server connection
Cost & Paywalls100% free with unlimited calculationsUsage caps or financial product paywalls

ARV & Maximum Allowable Offer Formulas

After Repair Value is estimated from post-renovation comparable sales square-footage rates, while Maximum Allowable Offer (MAO) applies the investor 70% safety margin minus required rehab and renovation costs.

Variable Legend & Definitions
Projected After Repair Value of Renovated Property ($)
Maximum Allowable Offer (70% Investor Rule) ($)
Total Estimated Renovation & Rehab Budget ($)
Average Price Per Square Foot of Fully Renovated Comps ($)
Projected Net Flip Profit After Rehab and Holding Costs ($)
Return on Total Invested Capital (%)

Core ARV Calculator Inputs & Terminology

After Repair Value (ARV)

The estimated fair market value of a distressed real estate property after all planned renovations and upgrades are completed.

Maximum Allowable Offer (MAO)

The highest purchase price an investor should pay for a distressed property to achieve their target profit margin.

The 70% Rule

A real estate rule of thumb stating an investor should pay no more than 70% of the ARV minus estimated repair costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about using our free ARV Calculator.

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