The Appraize Blog
Expert insights on real estate deal analysis, exit strategies, and creative finance.
Best Deal Analysis Software 2026: DealCheck Alternatives
An honest, feature-by-feature comparison of the top real estate deal analysis software in 2026 — so you can stop guessing and pick the right tool for your strategy.
All 8 Real Estate Exit Strategies Explained
Most investors only model 1 or 2 exits per deal. Here is what all 8 strategies look like, when each one wins, and how to know which fits before you make an offer.
Creative Finance Real Estate: Analyze All 4 Structures
Creative finance deals are won or lost on the numbers. Here is exactly how to analyze all four structures — and why most investors get them wrong.
BRRRR Method Calculator: Run the Numbers Before You Buy
The difference between a BRRRR deal that builds wealth and one that traps your capital comes down to running the numbers correctly before you make an offer. Here is the complete breakdown.
Subject-To Real Estate: How to Analyze a Sub-2 Deal
Subject-to is a legitimate acquisition strategy with a specific set of deal criteria that make it work — and a specific set of numbers you need to run before you ever make an offer.
What is MAO in Real Estate? Maximum Allowable Offer Formula
MAO — Maximum Allowable Offer — is the most important number in real estate investing. It is a precise, math-based ceiling on what you can pay for a property and still hit your target return. Here is exactly how to calculate it.
Wholesale Real Estate Calculator: Find Your Assignment Fee
Wholesaling is the fastest way to generate cash in real estate — but only if you run the numbers correctly before you make an offer. Here is the complete wholesale calculator breakdown.
Fix and Flip Calculator: The Numbers That Matter
Fix and flip investing looks simple on TV. The math is not. Here is every number you need to analyze before you buy a property to flip — and exactly how to calculate your profit before you make an offer.
Seller Finance Real Estate: How to Structure the Deal
Seller financing lets you acquire properties without bank qualifying, often at below-market rates. Here is exactly how to structure the terms and run the numbers on any seller finance deal.
Cap Rate vs Cash on Cash Return: Which Matters More?
Cap rate and cash-on-cash return are the two most cited metrics in rental real estate — and the two most misunderstood. Here is what each one actually measures and which one you should be using to evaluate deals.
Novation Agreement Real Estate: How to Profit From It
Novation is the most misunderstood creative finance strategy in real estate. It lets you earn a wholesale-sized fee on retail-priced properties — without taking title. Here is exactly how it works and how to analyze the numbers.
Lease Option Real Estate: How to Structure and Analyze the Deal
A lease option lets you control a property today and profit from it tomorrow — without buying it outright. Here is exactly how to structure the terms and run the numbers on any lease option deal.
How to Find Distressed Properties: 8 Sources Active Investors Use
Finding distressed properties before they hit the MLS is the difference between buying at wholesale prices and paying retail. Here are the 8 sources active investors use to build a consistent deal pipeline.