Rent Ready Costs
Initial repairs and improvements needed before renting the property.
Example Result
Sample DataBased on a sample $385,000 property with $2,850/month rent, 20% down, 7% interest rate.
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Contractor Bids
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Renovation Estimate
Create a scope of work and get estimates for all rent-ready improvements
Inspection Report
A property inspection identifies items needing repair or replacement
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Rent ready costs increase your Total Cash Needed and can significantly affect your first-year returns. Underestimating these costs is one of the most common mistakes new investors make. Always get contractor bids or walk the property with an experienced investor before finalizing your estimate.
Detailed Explanation
Rent Ready Costs (also called make-ready costs or initial rehab) cover the repairs, cleaning, and improvements needed to get the property tenant-ready after purchase. This might include painting, flooring, appliance replacement, landscaping, or minor repairs. These costs are separate from ongoing maintenance and CapEx reserves.
Example
Based on a sample $385,000 property with $2,850/month rent, 20% down, 7% interest rate.
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