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This form will help you to decide which is the better choice, renting or buying. Based on the numbers you enter here, the program will calculate the return on a real property investment and compare it with the return on the same investment in an alternative such as a money market, savings account, or mutual fund.

When you have completed the form, click on "Calculate". The results of your analysis will be displayed in a few seconds.

 


Purchase

Price

Down

Payment

Term

in years

 

APR

Annual Home Value

Appreciation (%)

Your Tax

Bracket (%)

Current Rent Payment

per month

Rate of Return on

Other Investment (%)

Comparision Time

Period in years