What is ARV (After-Repair Value)?

ARV stands for After-Repair Value. It's an estimate of what a property will be worth once renovations are complete - used primarily in BRRRR analysis to determine how much you can borrow against the improved value.

ARV is not a number DealPrism calculates or estimates. It requires analysis of recent comparable sales (comps) in the specific neighborhood - properties of similar size, condition, and features that have sold recently. The most reliable way to get an ARV estimate is from a local appraiser or an experienced real estate agent who knows the market.

Why ARV matters in BRRRR: your refinance loan amount is based on a percentage of ARV - typically 70-80% for investment properties. If your ARV estimate is too high, the refinance may fall short of what you need to recycle your capital, and you may not find out until you're already several months into a rehab.

In DealPrism, ARV is always displayed as a user-entered assumption, not a calculated result. The output section clearly separates what you entered from what the engine computed.