Foster Wealth Ventures

6/12/2026

Max Offer and ARV: How Investors Work Backward From the Deal

Max offer math helps investors avoid paying too much for a property. Instead of starting with the seller's price, you start with the future value and work backward.

Why ARV matters

ARV means after repair value. It estimates what the property may be worth after repairs are complete. If the ARV is wrong, the max offer number can be wrong too.

How to use the calculator

Use the Max Offer & ARV Calculator to enter ARV, rehab cost, closing costs, holding costs, and desired profit. The calculator shows what the offer may need to be for the deal to make sense.

Next step

HavenMIND can help you think through the decision path once the first-pass numbers look worth reviewing.

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