How Much Do Real Estate Investors Make?
Year-1 income data for 5 real estate investing strategies, broken down by starting capital. No "you can make $100k in 30 days" promises — the median outcomes plus realistic ranges.
| Strategy | $5k start | $25k start | $50k start | $100k+ start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wholesalers | $25,000 | $160,000 | $250,000 | $500,000 |
| Flippers | $0 | $45,000 | $180,000 | $500,000 |
| BRRRR Investors | $0 | $5,000/yr CF + $60k equity | $18,000/yr CF + $200k equity | $48,000/yr CF + $500k equity |
| Long-Term Rental Investors | $0 | $3,600/yr CF + $50k equity | $9,000/yr CF + $200k equity | $36,000/yr CF + $700k equity |
| Creative Finance Investors | $3,000-$8,000 CF + $30-60k equity | $60,000 | $150,000 | $400,000 |
Year-1 median outcomes. Click into any strategy for the full income table, 3-year trajectory, geographic effects, and tax treatment.
How much do wholesalers make?
Real estate wholesalers earn an average assignment fee of $8,000-$15,000 per deal. A focused part-time wholesaler closing 1-2 deals per quarter nets $30,000-$60,000 per year. Full-...
FlippersHow much do flippers make?
House flippers earn $25,000-$70,000 in net profit per cosmetic flip and $80,000-$150,000+ on larger value-add projects. A flipper completing 3-5 deals per year nets $100,000-$300,0...
BRRRR InvestorsHow much do BRRRR investors make?
BRRRR investors build wealth through equity capture and cash flow rather than salary-like income. A typical BRRRR deal builds $30,000-$80,000 in equity and produces $200-$700 in mo...
Long-Term Rental InvestorsHow much do long-term rental investors make?
Long-term rental investors earn $150-$400 in monthly cash flow per door, with $30,000-$80,000 in equity build per property over 5 years through appreciation + principal paydown. A ...
Creative Finance InvestorsHow much do creative finance investors make?
Creative finance investors (subject-to, seller financing, wraps) earn the equivalent of $50,000-$200,000+ in annual equity + cash flow with minimal cash deployed per deal. A subjec...
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