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BRRRR Renovation and Refinance
A renovation creates enough modeled value to recover most initial capital, but appraisal and refinance remain uncertain.
Educational sample—not an actual transaction.All property details, people, figures, and outcomes are hypothetical.
Sample assumptions
Property and Financing
| Purchase price | $310,000 |
|---|---|
| Renovation | $140,000 |
| Closing and holding | $40,000 |
| Total basis | $490,000 |
Modeled results
Financial Analysis
| After-repair value | $650,000 |
|---|---|
| Refinance at 75% LTV | $487,500 |
| Refinance costs | $10,000 |
| Cash left in deal | $12,500 |
| Monthly rent | $6,000 |
| Operating expenses | $2,200/month |
| Refinance payment | $3,326/month |
| Monthly cash flow | $474 |
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What to Examine
Use a detailed scope, bids, permits, and contingency.
Refinance proceeds depend on appraisal and underwriting.
Include refinance costs in cash-left calculations.
Verify rent and expenses because the cash-flow cushion is modest.
Primary lesson
BRRRR depends on disciplined acquisition, construction, lease-up, appraisal, and refinance execution.
Replace every sample assumption with property-specific evidence. Test conservative income, expenses, construction, financing, timing, and exit scenarios before committing funds.
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