Rent versus Sell?

Rent vs. Sell Calculator — Bangor Home Rentals
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Projected wealth over time
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Thinking about renting out your property in Bangor, Brewer, or surrounding areas? BHR manages the whole thing — no leasing fees, no renewal fees.

Year Rental Income Mortgage Other Costs Net Cash Flow House Value House Equity Wealth (Rent) Wealth (Sell) Difference
How to read this table

Wealth (Rent) = House equity + cumulative net cash flow + invested proceeds from any remaining sale costs. It represents total net worth attributable to the property if you rent it out.

Wealth (Sell) = The after-tax proceeds from selling today, compounded at your investment return rate each year. This is what your money would grow to if you sold and invested the net proceeds.

Difference = Rent Wealth minus Sell Wealth. Green means renting out is ahead; red means selling would have left you better off.

For multifamily properties, income and costs are calculated across all units. The mortgage reflects the full property loan.

Disclaimer: This data is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a guarantee of any future result. Consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions. A positive difference in projected wealth does not necessarily indicate positive monthly cash flow — it reflects long-term equity growth, appreciation, and other factors that may not translate into immediate income or liquidity.
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Multifamily Units
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Avg % of units vacant per year
Assumptions
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Bangor metro avg ~3–4% historically
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Typically 1–1.5% per year
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Set to 0 if self-managing
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S&P 500 long-run avg ~7% real
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Agent commissions, transfer taxes, closing costs
Affects capital gains tax on sale proceeds
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