Real Estate Flipping Profit Calculator
Key Takeaway
The 70% rule in house flipping states that investors should pay no more than 70% of a property's After Repair Value (ARV) minus repair costs. Profits are taxed as business income or short-term capital gains.
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The 70% Rule of Flipping
House flipping is romanticized on TV, but it is a brutal game of margins. Novices lose money because they forget about 'Holding Costs' (the EMI, taxes, and maintenance you pay while repairing the house) and 'Selling Costs' (the 2-3% brokerage you pay to sell it).
The Margin Squeeze: Kabir's First Flip
He thinks: ₹60L - (40L + 10L) = ₹10 Lakhs Profit!
He takes a hard money loan, buys it, fixes it over 6 months, and sells it for ₹60L.
But let's look at his actual ledger:
- Hard Money Loan Interest (6 months): ₹2.5 Lakhs
- Property Tax & Utilities during repairs: ₹50,000
- Brokerage to sell (2% of ₹60L): ₹1.2 Lakhs
- Govt Stamp Duty when buying: ₹2 Lakhs
- **Total Hidden Costs: ₹6.2 Lakhs**
Kabir's actual profit was only ₹3.8 Lakhs (a measly 6% margin for 6 months of intense labor and stress). If Kabir had used the 70% rule, he would have known the maximum he should have paid for the house was ₹32 Lakhs, not ₹40 Lakhs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is real estate flipping?
Flipping involves buying an undervalued or distressed property, renovating it, and selling it quickly for a profit. The goal is capital appreciation over a short period (usually under 12 months).
What is the 70% rule in house flipping?
The 70% rule suggests that an investor should pay no more than 70% of the After Repair Value (ARV) of a property minus the cost of repairs. This builds in a margin of safety for unexpected costs and desired profit.
How are flipping profits taxed in India?
If you sell within 24 months, it is treated as Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG) and added to your regular income, taxed according to your applicable income tax slab.
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