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Most new investors focus on purchase price and ARV — but forget about the silent killer: holding costs.
Every day you hold a property costs you money. This guide will show you what holding costs include, how to estimate them, and why they matter more than you think.
Holding costs are the monthly (or daily) expenses you pay while owning the property — from purchase to resale or refinance.
They include:
Even if a property sits empty, these costs add up fast.
If your rehab takes 3 months and your holding costs are $1,200/month — that’s $3,600 off your profit.
Now imagine:
That 3-month hold becomes 6 months — and your profits vanish.
Holding costs kill more deals than bad comps.
Here’s a quick formula:
Add this number to your Profit Calculator when analyzing deals.
Don’t underestimate holding costs — they’re one of the most common reasons new investors lose money.
Include them in every offer and calculator — and get the timeline right from day one.
Want help running a full hold-cost scenario? Talk to our team and we’ll help you build your exit plan.
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