BRRRR Calculator
Analyze the Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat strategy to understand cash recycling potential and investment scaling opportunities.
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2 Rehab - Renovation Costs
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3 Rent - Rental Income
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4 Refinance - Loan Details
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BRRRR Analysis
Cash Recycled
$15,000
75% of Investment Recovered
Investment Summary
Total Cash Invested
$178,000
Property Value (ARV)
$200,000
Refinance Loan Amount
$150,000
Cash Remaining Invested
$28,000
Monthly Cash Flow
Rental Income
$1,500
Mortgage Payment
$930
Operating Expenses
$400
Net Cash Flow
$170
Return Metrics
Cash-on-Cash ROI
7.3%
Total ROI
22.5%
Understanding the BRRRR Strategy
What is BRRRR?
BRRRR stands for Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat. It's a real estate investment strategy that allows investors to recycle their capital and scale their portfolio faster than traditional buy-and-hold methods.
- •Buy: Purchase property below market value
- •Rehab: Renovate to increase value
- •Rent: Generate positive cash flow
- •Refinance: Pull out invested capital
- •Repeat: Use recycled cash for next property
Key Success Factors
- ✓Buy Right: Purchase significantly below ARV (70-75% rule)
- ✓Accurate ARV: Conservative after-repair value estimates
- ✓Budget Control: Stick to renovation budget + 10% contingency
- ✓Market Rent: Realistic rental income projections
- ✓Financing: Build lender relationships for better terms
- ✓Exit Strategy: Plan for different market conditions
BRRRR Strategy Tips
1
Buy Smart
- Research locations
- Analyze comps
- Negotiate effectively
- Account for all costs
2
Rehab Right
- Budget accurately
- Quality contractors
- Timeline management
- Value-add improvements
3
Rent & Refinance
- Market rent research
- Quality tenants
- Appraisal timing
- Lender relationships
4
Repeat Success
- Scale systematically
- Track performance
- Reinvest proceeds
- Exit strategy planning