BRRRR-specific comparison

TrueCap vs DealCheck for BRRRR: which calculator fits the buy → refi → repeat workflow?

Both calculators support BRRRR underwriting. This is the BRRRR-investor cut: which one does the cash-out refi math faster, surfaces "infinite return" deals more clearly, and helps you stress-test the one assumption that kills BRRRR deals — your ARV estimate.

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TL;DR for BRRRR investors

Both work. TrueCapedges out on three BRRRR-specific things: explicit "capital recovered" headline metric (so infinite-return deals are obvious), a sensitivity grid that stress-tests ARV (the single biggest BRRRR risk), and a single $29.99/month Pro tier that bundles the BRRRR analyzer + everything else. DealCheck has native iOS/Android apps and a longer track record in the BRRRR community — if you underwrite at showings on mobile, that matters. Both run standard cap rate + DSCR math; the differences are in BRRRR-specific workflow polish.

BRRRR feature-by-feature

Where each tool wins on the BRRRR-specific workflow.

Feature	TrueCap	DealCheck
Purchase-stage underwriting	Yes — free, address auto-fill	Yes — listing import + standard inputs
Rehab cost modeling	Yes — Pro Rehab Estimator (sq-ft-based defaults)	Yes — manual rehab input
ARV (After Repair Value) input	Yes — explicit ARV field in BRRRR analyzer	Yes
Cash-out refi math (LTV-based)	Yes — Pro BRRRR analyzer (75% LTV default, configurable)	Yes — built-in BRRRR mode
Post-refi cash flow projection	Yes — separate pre-refi and post-refi cash-flow lines	Yes
Infinite-return detection	Yes — flags when cash-out refi recovers 100%+ of investment	Implicit (you read the cash-on-cash math)
Capital-recovered focus	Yes — UI explicitly shows 'capital recovered' as a headline metric	Cap rate + CoC as primary metrics
Sensitivity on ARV (what if ARV is 10% lower?)	Pro — sensitivity grid stress-tests ARV + rent + rate	Manual re-runs
Hold-period decision modeling	Pro — exit scenarios with year-by-year sell vs hold	Pro — exit modeling available
BRRRR-specific deal score	Free — Deal Score considers BRRRR cash-recovered subscore	Standard cap rate / CoC scoring
Refi rate vs purchase rate handling	Yes — separate refi rate input	Yes
Free tier covers BRRRR analyzer	No — Pro feature ($29.99/mo) but full underwriting math is free	Yes — included on all plans (free tier caps saved deals)
Shareable BRRRR analysis link	Pro — public read-only link with branding	Pro — PDF export
PDF export of BRRRR analysis	Pro — multi-page lender-ready report	Pro

DealCheck details based on publicly available product info as of 2026. See dealcheck.io for their current state.

Want to model a refi before committing to a tool? Run the numbers in the standalone BRRRR calculator and size the rehab line with the rehab cost estimator — same engine as the full analyzer. New to the strategy? Our BRRRR method explained guide covers the full buy → refi → repeat cycle.

Common questions about TrueCap vs DealCheck (BRRRR)

Quick answers to the questions investors comparison-shopping these tools actually ask.

Which is better for BRRRR investors — TrueCap or DealCheck?

Both work. TrueCap edges out on a few BRRRR-specific things: an explicit "capital recovered" headline metric (so you instantly see if it's an infinite-return deal), a sensitivity grid that stress-tests ARV (the single biggest BRRRR risk), and a Pro tier that bundles everything for $20/month — DealCheck's $10-20/month tiers mostly raise saved-deal caps. DealCheck has native iOS/Android apps and a longer track record in the BRRRR community — if mobile is your primary workflow, that matters.

Does TrueCap have a BRRRR-specific calculator?

Yes — TrueCap Pro includes a dedicated BRRRR analyzer that models the full Buy / Rehab / Rent / Refi / Repeat cycle: purchase price, rehab cost, ARV, refi LTV (default 75%, configurable), post-refi mortgage, and the cash recovered from the cash-out refi. The headline metric is the "capital recovered" percentage — anything ≥100% is an infinite-return deal (you pulled all your money back out).

How does TrueCap handle the ARV (After Repair Value) input for BRRRR?

ARV is an explicit field in the BRRRR analyzer. You enter your estimated ARV (typically from CMA comps or an appraiser estimate), and TrueCap calculates the cash-out refi amount based on your configured LTV (75% default — most BRRRR-friendly lenders cap there). The Pro sensitivity grid stress-tests ARV at ±10% so you can see what happens if your CMA was optimistic.

DealCheck's BRRRR mode is well-known — what does TrueCap do differently?

Three things: (1) explicit infinite-return flagging — TrueCap highlights when your capital recovered hits 100%, so you don't have to mentally compute it; (2) sensitivity on ARV — DealCheck requires manual re-runs, TrueCap's Pro grid varies ARV ±10% in one view; (3) bundling — TrueCap Pro is $29.99/mo with BRRRR, sensitivity, tax strategy, and exit scenarios all included, while DealCheck's plans ($10-20/mo) mostly raise saved-property caps. The fundamental BRRRR math is the same on both.

Can I use TrueCap free for BRRRR?

The standard underwriting (cap rate, cash flow, DSCR) is free on any BRRRR property. The dedicated BRRRR analyzer (cash-out refi math, capital recovered, infinite-return detection) is a Pro feature ($29.99/month). For your first BRRRR deal evaluation, free TrueCap + your spreadsheet covers the cash-out math; if you do BRRRR repeatedly, Pro pays for itself in the first deal.

What's the right refi LTV to model in a BRRRR analysis?

75% is the most common cap from BRRRR-friendly DSCR and portfolio lenders as of 2026. Some lenders go to 80% for seasoned properties (6+ months of rental history). A few portfolio lenders go higher for strong borrowers. Default to 75% and adjust if you have a specific lender quote. TrueCap's LTV field is configurable so you can model multiple scenarios.

Sources & methodology: Feature and pricing rows reflect DealCheck (BRRRR)'s publicly listed information, last reviewed June 2026. Vendors change features and prices often — verify current details on DealCheck (BRRRR)'s own site. Where TrueCap claims “sourced defaults,” that refers specifically to auto-filled HUD Fair Market Rent, the FRED 30-year mortgage rate, and state average effective property tax — not a general claim about property-data import, which several of these tools also offer.

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