The 70% rule in house flipping, worked through
The 70% rule says pay no more than 70% of ARV minus repairs. Where it comes from, the math on a real example, and what it does and doesn't cover.
Guides
Run the flip, then compare what lenders publish.
DSCR loans for rental property: how the rent qualifies you
How DSCR lenders size a rental loan from rent instead of your income, what a 0.75 or 1.0 minimum means, and the terms 17 lenders publish.
How hard money and fix-and-flip loans work, with real terms
Loan to cost, rehab draws, ARV caps, points and Dutch interest, explained with the terms 18 lenders publish for flips, plus bridge loans.
Is house flipping still profitable? ATTOM's 2026 numbers
ATTOM's Q2 2026 report: 77,991 flips, a 21.5% typical gross return and $60,526 gross profit. What those figures leave out, and what they mean for your deal.
How house flips are taxed: short-term gains or business income
Flip profits are usually taxed at ordinary rates. When a flip is a short-term capital gain, when you're a dealer instead, and what the IRS says about each.
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