Deal Analysis
Learn how syndication waterfall distribution structures work: preferred return, profit splits, catch-up provisions, and why structure matters more than projected IRR.
Mar 1, 2026
The value-add ROI formula: ARV minus purchase price minus renovation cost equals forced equity. Plus cost estimation, the 70% rule, and when it doesn't pencil.
Nov 20, 2025
Monthly fee, leasing fee, renewal fee, maintenance markup — what PMs charge and when 10% makes sense vs self-managing.
Oct 24, 2025
Skipping due diligence on a fourplex cost me $23,000 in surprise repairs. Here's the 27-point checklist I use on every small multifamily deal now.
Oct 22, 2025
Seller concessions vs price cuts, the 45-day rule, escalation clauses, and negotiation scripts that actually work for investment properties.
May 30, 2025
Every dollar you pay between purchase and sale. Hard money interest, insurance, utilities, and how a 3-month delay kills profit.
May 8, 2025
How to analyze rental property deals in minutes using the deal funnel approach, 1% rule as a first-pass filter, and the GPT Cash Flow Calculator — turning hours of spreadsheet work into seconds of data-driven decisions.
Feb 6, 2025
How to research real estate markets like a pro — from top-down market analysis to the 1% rule and 50% rule filters that separate good deals from money pits, plus where to find off-market opportunities.
Jan 20, 2025
The 70% rule is a fix-and-flip guideline: your maximum purchase price should not exceed 70% of ARV minus renovation costs, leaving room for profit and holding costs.
ARV calculation is the process of estimating a property's fair market value after repairs—using comparable sales with adjustments for size, condition, and features.
Acquisition cost is the total amount you pay to acquire a property—purchase price plus closing-costs. It's the baseline for cash-on-cash-return and total-investment calculations.
Acquisition Price is a deal evaluation concept that describes a specific aspect of how real estate transactions, analysis, or operations work in the context of brrrr strategy deals.
All-Cash Offer is a deal evaluation concept that describes a specific aspect of how real estate transactions, analysis, or operations work in the context of real estate investing deals.
Annual Property Operating Data (APOD) is a standardized one-page financial summary showing a property's gross income, operating expenses, net operating income, debt service, and before-tax cash flow over a 12-month period.