Development / Flip Cashflow Tool
Flipping properties and developing real estate can be highly profitable, but poor cash flow management can turn a great deal into a financial disaster. This module provides step-by-step training on using the Development/Flip Cash Flow Tool to keep your finances under control.
From purchase costs and refurbishment expenses to holding costs and final sale profits, you’ll learn how to forecast cash flow, prepare for financial risks, and optimize your return on investment.
Key Topics Covered in This Module:
✅ What is Cash Flow Forecasting? – Understand how cash flow forecasting helps you predict, plan, and manage your property finances.
✅ Setting Up Your Development/Flip Cash Flow Tool – Learn how to input initial capital, track expenses, and manage funding sources effectively.
✅ Mapping Out Initial Costs – Break down purchase deposits, legal fees, broker fees, and stamp duty into an organised cash flow timeline.
✅ Budgeting for Refurbishment – Plan for labour, materials, contingency funds, and track spending over time.
✅ Managing Holding Costs – Learn how to account for mortgages, utilities, and council tax throughout the project.
✅ Preparing for Sale & Staging – Discover how staging and marketing impact sale prices and factor in estate agent fees.
✅ Tracking Sale Proceeds & Investor Repayment – Learn how to record sales income, subtract all costs, and calculate net profit.
✅ Analysing Cash Flow Patterns – Identify financial pinch points and maintain liquidity throughout your project.
✅ Stress Testing Your Forecast – Prepare for unexpected delays, rising costs, or slower sales cycles with scenario planning.
✅ Building Investor Confidence – Learn how to gain trust and secure future funding by effectively managing cash flow and repaying investors early.
Why This Matters:
📌 Avoid cash shortages – Ensure you never run out of money mid-project by planning ahead.
📌 Maximise profit potential – Track every expense to identify cost-saving opportunities and boost returns.
📌 Reduce financial risk – Plan for unexpected setbacks with stress-tested cash flow scenarios.
📌 Strengthen investor relationships – Deliver transparency and performance to secure future funding.
📌 Improve project efficiency – Keep your timeline and budget on track for smoother development and faster sales.