Alberta investment property buy box examples range from Calgary flip criteria (ARV-driven, 70% rule) to Edmonton hold criteria (cap rate and cash-per-door floors). Documenting these thresholds lets wholesalers send only closable deals.
What do strong Alberta buy boxes look like?
Specific numbers beat broad goals. Here are archetypes NorthCited sees work.
BRRRR buy box
Purchase + rehab under 75% ARV, refinance at 80% LTV, minimum $200/mo cash flow after refi in Alberta markets with stable vacancy.
Small multifamily buy box
4–12 units in Edmonton or Calgary, price per door under threshold, on-site laundry, minimum 5.5% cap on in-place rents.