In this solo episode, Ryan breaks down one of the most important skills in real estate investing: accurately analyzing your ARV.
After seeing multiple deals recently with unrealistic comps and inflated valuations, Ryan walks through the 10 biggest mistakes investors make when comping properties — and how those mistakes can quietly destroy your margins before the project even begins.
From cherry-picking comps to crossing neighborhood boundaries, using outdated sales, and falling too emotionally attached to a deal, this episode is packed with practical advice that can help investors avoid expensive mistakes.
Whether you're a wholesaler, flipper, BRRRR investor, or just getting started, understanding your ARV correctly can make the difference between a profitable deal and a painful one.
CHAPTERS
02:15 Mistake #1: Using Active or Pending Listings as a Comp
03:11 Mistake #2: Cherry-picking Comps
03:50 Mistake #3: Not Paying Attention to Price per Square Foot
05:00 Mistake #4: Crossing Major Boundary Lines
06:02 Mistake #5: Not Using Solid Comps for Rehab Quality
07:01 Mistake #6: Using Comps That Are Too Old
08:47 Mistake #7: Using Comps That Aren't Comps
10:47 Mistake #8: Overrelying on Appraisal
12:35 Mistake #9: Taking The Wholesaler's ARV
14:07 Mistake #10: Falling In Love with The Deal TOO MUCH
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