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Estimate ARV fix and flip

How Do You Estimate ARV on a Fix-and-Flip?

July 7, 2026

Short answer: ARV (after-repair value) is what a property will sell for once your renovation...

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Hard Money vs. Private Money: What’s the Difference for Real Estate Investors?

July 1, 2026

Short answer: "Hard money" and "private money" are often used interchangeably — both are short-term,...

Diagram showing how a private money fix-and-flip loan is sized by the lesser of the ARV-LTV cap and the Loan-to-Cost cap, using a $600,000 San Diego deal example

How Do Private Money Lenders Underwrite a Fix-and-Flip Loan?

June 21, 2026

Short answer: A private money lender underwrites a fix-and-flip loan around two things — the...