Max Offer & ARV Guide: How to Work Backward From the Deal
Use ARV, rehab, holding costs, and profit targets to estimate a max allowable offer.
Start from the future value
Max offer math works backward from the future value of the property. ARV, repairs, closing costs, holding costs, and profit target all shape what you can afford to pay today.
This helps you avoid turning a promising property into a deal with no margin.
How the calculator helps
Enter the ARV, repair estimate, buying and selling costs, holding timeline, and desired profit. The calculator estimates a maximum allowable offer using the selected rule.
Use the output before negotiating so your offer has a clear relationship to the risk and work involved.
Validate the assumptions
ARV should always be checked against comparable sales, local market conditions, and realistic rehab numbers.
Run your numbers
Open the matching FWV calculator and apply this guide to your own inputs.