BRRRR calculator — California
California deals are often cap-rate tight but appreciation- and rent-growth sensitive. Default rent inputs are drawn from HUD FMR data—a statewide figure spans a wide range, so adjust to your specific market. Same math as the national BRRRR calculator; numbers are educational—not lender instructions.
Frequently asked questions
- What is BRRRR in real estate investing?
- BRRRR stands for Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat: acquire a property, improve it, lease it, refinance into a new loan often sized to after-repair value, and redeploy capital. This calculator models interest-only rehab financing and a cash-out refinance at your stated ARV and LTV.
- How is refinance cash-out estimated here?
- The model applies your refinance LTV to ARV to estimate a new loan amount, then pays off the acquisition loan balance. Proceeds are before closing costs and reserves—add those in your own underwriting.
- Will my lender approve these numbers?
- No. Outputs are educational; lenders use their own appraisal, DSCR, and underwriting rules. Confirm terms, reserves, taxes, and insurance with your lender before relying on any scenario.
- How should I adapt BRRRR assumptions in California?
- Anchor stabilized rent to about $2,200/month, then stress rehab timeline, refinance terms, and 0.69% effective property tax. BRRRR outcomes are highly sensitive to actual rehab scope and refinance appraisal.
Real estate investing in California
Real estate investing in California
Rent control and eviction rules vary by jurisdiction. Your pro forma should reflect the actual rent you can achieve legally on day one and over your hold period, not a headline market rate alone.
- Typical 2BR rent
- ~$2,200/mo
- Effective property tax
- ~0.69% of home value
- State income tax
- Up to 13.3%
Rent: HUD FMR 2025 · Property tax: Tax Foundation 2022 · Adjust all calculator inputs to match your specific deal.
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