R.E. Buy vs Rent

 

Is it Better to Buy or Rent??

DYI’s Price to Rent Ratio

Guide Post! 

The price-to-rent ratio is a metric used to assess whether it's more financially beneficial to buy or rent a property. It's calculated by dividing the median home price by the median annual rent in a specific area. A lower ratio generally indicates that buying is more affordable, while a higher ratio suggests renting might be more cost-effective.

Calculation:

Price-to-Rent Ratio = Median Home Price / Median Annual Rent

Interpretation:

Super Low Ratio (e.g., below 5)  Once in a lifetime purchase with costs significantly lower than renting (the Great Recession [2010 to 2012 or 2020 -2021 COVID scam])

Ultra Low Ratio (e.g., below 10)  Buying a home is definitely more affordable.   

Low Ratio (e.g., below 15): Buying a home is likely more affordable than renting.

Moderate Ratio (e.g., 16-20): The decision to buy or rent is less clear-cut and may depend on individual circumstances.

High Ratio (e.g., above 21): Renting is generally more cost-effective.

Ultra High Ratio (e.g. above 25):  Selling and renting becomes a very viable option.

Super High Ratio (e.g. above 30)  Selling is a given and renting is the obvious choice.

Mania High Ratio (e.g. above 40)  Sell pocket the massive gain and rent a nice place with lots of money left over!


Real Estate Investors Rental Properties Gross (before expenses) Yields at Purchase Price to Possible Rents:

Gross Returns:

5 to 1  =  20%

10 to 1 = 10%

15 to 1 = 6.66%

20 to 1 = 5.00%

25 to 1 = 4.00%

30 to 1 = 3.33%

40 to 1 = 2.50%  


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