The Appraize Blog
Expert insights on real estate deal analysis, exit strategies, and creative finance.
Best Real Estate Deal Analysis Software in 2026: DealCheck, PropLab, ChatARV, and Appraize Compared
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: Which One Fits Your Deal?
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: How to Analyze Subject-To, Seller Finance, Lease Option, and Novation Deals
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: How to 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? The Maximum Allowable Offer Formula Explained
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: How to 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.