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Steal or Trap Calculator

  • ARV (After Repair Value) — What the property would sell for after repairs, based on comparable sales nearby.
  • The 70% Rule — Investors will not pay more than 70% of the after-repair value, minus estimated repair costs.

Know if a distressed property is worth it to your buyers.

Calculator shows buyer profit after repair and resale.

70% Rule

Check if home is worth selling

What it sells for after repairs

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Cosmetic: $10–30K · Structural: $40–80K+

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Enter $0 if paid off

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Fees + closing — typically $5–8K

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ARV × 70%$129,500
− Estimated repairs$20,000
Max investor offer$109,500
− Remaining mortgage$0
− Selling costs$6,000
Net to seller$103,500

There is equity here. Run this number in the first conversation — sellers who see a net figure in writing make decisions faster than those who only hear a range.

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