Real Estate · Free Interactive Tool
Max Offer (70% Rule) Calculator
The most you should pay on a flip.
Your Numbers
The Result
The Operator's Read
Your max offer is about $170,000. The 70% rule bakes in profit and a buffer — paying above it is where flippers lose money.
Built by The Crimson Bench · Educational tool, not financial advice
About the Max Offer (70% Rule) Calculator
Apply the investor 70% rule to after-repair value and repairs to get your maximum allowable offer.
How the Max Offer (70% Rule) Calculator Works
3 inputs in, 1 results out — computed live on your device. Here's exactly what it uses.
| Input | Example value |
|---|---|
| After-repair value | $300,000 |
| Estimated repairs | $40,000 |
| Rule % | 70% |
Worked Example
Using the example inputs above, the tool returns:
Max allowable offer
$170,000
The Operator's Read
Your max offer is about $170,000. The 70% rule bakes in profit and a buffer — paying above it is where flippers lose money.
Assumptions & Limitations
- •This is a single-point calculator — it answers one question at a time. For a full time-based projection, use the matching Toolkit Pro simulator.
- •Defaults are illustrative. Replace them with your real numbers before relying on the result.
- •Educational tool only — not financial, investment, tax, or legal advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Max Offer (70% Rule) Calculator calculate?
Apply the investor 70% rule to after-repair value and repairs to get your maximum allowable offer. It takes 3 inputs — After-repair value, Estimated repairs, Rule % — and returns Max allowable offer.
How do I use the Max Offer (70% Rule) Calculator?
Enter your figures in the fields above and the result updates instantly. No signup, no limits, and nothing leaves your browser — the math runs on your device.
Is the Max Offer (70% Rule) Calculator free?
Yes, completely free. For the full time-based simulation — projection tables, scenarios, Excel/PDF export, and AI analysis — see the matching Toolkit Pro simulator.
Who built this tool?
The Crimson Bench's Ivy League-educated operators — the same people we deploy into C-suites. It uses the exact method they'd apply in an engagement.
Is this financial advice?
No. The Max Offer (70% Rule) Calculator is an educational tool for directional planning — not financial, investment, tax, or legal advice.
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