Review criteria
- +ARV-based refinance and cash-left-in math
- +Post-refi cash flow and return
- +Rehab budget vs. ARV check
- +Works in Google Sheets and Excel
BRRRR Calculator in Real Estate Investing
A suggested spreadsheet layout for real estate investing work, tracking purchase, rehab, arv, refinance, cash left in.
Last updated: August 2026
We haven’t built a ready-made workbook for this one yet. The templates below do the same job, with formulas and sample data, and you can download them today. The suggested columns are further down if you’d rather build your own.
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Build your own
Suggested columns for “BRRRR Calculator”
Format: No ready-made file yet (column guide)Columns: 5
Columns to start with
- Purchase
- Rehab
- ARV
- Refinance
- Cash Left In
- Copy the column list and paste it into cell A1 of a new Google Sheet or Excel workbook.
- Split it into columns: Google Sheets Data → Split text to columns; Excel Data → Text to Columns (comma).
- Or skip the setup and start from one of the working templates on this page.
Review evidence
What to verify before choosing BRRRR Calculator
Use the review criteria below to decide whether this template fits your workflow.
Often worth considering when
- +Investors running the BRRRR strategy
- +Anyone modeling a buy-rehab-rent-refinance deal
Pause before choosing when
- -Live ARV or lending feeds
- -Construction management
About Real Estate Investing
Why people consider this option
- +Analyze deals before you buy without paid REI software
- +Run the numbers on cash flow, cap rate, and BRRRR
- +Compare properties on the same criteria
What to review before acting
- -No MLS or live comp data
- -Inputs are only as good as your estimates
Trust FAQ
Questions people ask before copying a template
Does the BRRRR Calculator work in both Google Sheets and Excel?
Yes. It is built with standard functions and no macros, so it opens and works the same in Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel — on desktop or your phone.
Is the BRRRR Calculator really free?
The core template is free to copy and use. There is no paid tier — copy the suggested columns into a new sheet, or start from one of the working templates on this page.
What does the BRRRR Calculator track?
It tracks purchase, rehab, arv, refinance, cash left in. The suggested columns are listed in order; add totals or highlights with basic formulas like SUM once your data is in.