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Lesson 2: What Makes a Deal Good or Bad
Most people get stuck overthinking deals.
You do not need complicated formulas to know if a deal is worth looking at. You just need to focus on a few key numbers.
The 4 Numbers That Matter
- Purchase Price: What are you buying it for?
This is where the deal is made or broken. If you pay too much going in, everything gets harder.
- Rehab Cost: What will it take to get the property where it needs to be?
Be realistic. Underestimating rehab is one of the fastest ways to lose money.
- Rent or Resale Value: What will the property produce after it is fixed?
If it is a rental, what will it bring in each month? If it is a flip, what will it realistically sell for?
If you do not know this number, you are guessing.
- Margin: What is left after everything?
This is your protection. If the margin is too thin, the deal is weak.
Unexpected costs can wipe out your profit fast.
Simple Example:
Purchase Price: $150,000
Rehab Cost: $30,000
Total In: $180,000
If you sell it for $220,000, the spread is $40,000.
If you keep it as a rental, the question becomes - Does the rent cover the expenses and still leave cash flow?
How to Think About It
You are not looking for perfect deals.
You are looking for deals where:
✓ there is enough room for mistakes
✓ the numbers still work if things go wrong
What Makes a Deal Bad:
✓ paying too much upfront
✓ underestimating rehab
✓ guessing on rent or resale value
✓ thin margins with no room for error
Bottom Line:
A good deal is simple.
You buy at the right price, you know your numbers, and there is enough margin to protect you.
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Lesson 2: What Makes a Deal Good or Bad
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