Flipping Profit Calculator
Estimate your profit from flipping real estate, cars, sneakers, or collectibles.
Why Flipping Profit Matters
Flipping — buying low, improving, and selling high — is a popular strategy in real estate, automotive, fashion, and collectibles. A solid profit estimate helps avoid losses and ensures your time and capital are well spent.
How to Use This Calculator
Enter the purchase price, repair costs, holding period, and expected selling price. Add monthly holding costs (mortgage, storage, insurance) and estimated selling fees (e.g., 5–6% for real estate). The tool calculates:
- Total Investment
- Net Profit
- Return on Investment (ROI)
- Profit per month held
The Flipping Formula
Total Cost = Purchase + Repairs + (Monthly × Months)Net Proceeds = Sale × (1 - Fee Rate)Profit = Net Proceeds - Total CostROI = (Profit / Total Cost) × 100%Real-World Applications
- Real Estate: House flipping with renovation
- Automotive: Restoring and reselling classic cars
- Sneakers: Copping limited editions for resale
- Collectibles: Trading cards, watches, designer bags
What’s a Good ROI?
| Asset Type | Good ROI |
|---|---|
| Real Estate | 10–20% |
| Sneakers/Fashion | 30%+ |
| Classic Cars | 15–25% |
| Trading Cards | 50%+ |
Hidden Costs to Consider
- ✅ Permits & inspections (real estate)
- ✅ Storage or loan payments during hold
- ✅ Marketing & listing fees
- ✅ Time & labor (if not outsourcing)
- ✅ Taxes on short-term capital gains
- ✅ Unexpected repairs (add 10–15% buffer)
Tips for Success
- Set a maximum budget and stick to it
- Get multiple contractor quotes before renovating
- Research comps to price competitively
- Build relationships with reliable buyers/sellers
- Track every expense for tax and analysis purposes
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