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MAO — Max Allowable Offer

FlipScout fix-and-flip underwriting definition — used on MAO, Hard Reject rates, and Goldmine market tape.

Max Allowable Offer is the highest purchase price that still clears your required profit after rehab, carry, sell costs, buy closing, and slippage. FlipScout QDA defaults: 12% net of ARV, 4-mo carry at 0.7%/mo, 2% slip, 2% buy / 6% sell. Use the free MAO calculator to stress-test asks.

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Glossary

• MAO — Max Allowable Offer
• Hard Reject — List Above MAO
• ARV — After Repair Value
• Apex Score
• Absorption / Months of Supply
• Rehab Budget