Rent vs Sell Decision Tool

The Rent vs Sell Decision Tool helps property owners quickly evaluate whether they should keep their property as a rental or sell it and invest the proceeds.

Key Features & Benefits:

  • Clear Rent vs Sell Comparison: Instantly compare cash flow, equity, and total wealth to see which option delivers better long-term value.
  • Multi-Year Projections: View future property value, rental income, expenses, and investment growth over your selected time period.
  • Detailed Cost & Return Breakdown: Get transparent calculations for rent, expenses, taxes, and sale proceeds.
  • Interactive Sensitivity Controls: Adjust key assumptions to see how market changes impact your results.
Rent vs Sell Decision Tool

Quickly compare holding your property as a rental versus selling and investing the proceeds, with clear multi-year projections

Property Type
Primary Residence
Rental Property
Currently set as Rental Property (capital gains tax applied).

Inputs Adjust numbers to match your property assumptions.

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calculate Results Recommendation

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Enter assumptions on the left and click “Calculate & Compare” to see which option looks stronger over your timeframe.
What-If Analyzer (quick sensitivity checks)
Rent Scenario
Adjust market rent relative to your baseline and see cash flow impact.
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Baseline rent and cash flow in effect.
Sell Scenario
Test higher or lower sale price against your current assumptions.
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Baseline sale price and net proceeds in effect.
Market Returns
Explore different investment return rates on your sale proceeds.
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Baseline investment return in effect.
This tool is for estimates only and does not replace tax, legal, or financial advice. Please review with your CPA or advisor before making final decisions.