A real estate buy box is a documented set of investment criteria — markets, property type, price, ARV, rehab budget, and return thresholds — that tells deal sourcers exactly what you will close on. Clear buy boxes reduce wasted due diligence and speed up assignments for Alberta wholesale deals.
How do you define a buy box for Alberta properties?
Start with non-negotiables: city or quadrant, asset class (single-family, duplex, small multifamily), and all-in price ceiling. Add renovation tolerance and minimum spread after buyer holding costs.
Example Calgary buy box
3-bed bungalows in SE or NE Calgary, purchase $280k–$380k, ARV $450k+, max $60k rehab, target 15%+ gross margin after fees.
Example Edmonton buy box
Cash-flow duplexes near transit, purchase under $450k combined, minimum $500/door net after PM, light cosmetic rehab only.