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What is the 70% rule in house flipping?

Short answerThe 70% rule says pay no more than 70% of the after-repair value (ARV) minus repair costs. On a $300,000 ARV with $50,000 of repairs, the maximum offer is $160,000.

Reviewed by Juan Fernando Romero, NMLS 2557318Updated October 14, 2026

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