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Sell Now —
or Hold & Rent?

Real numbers, both paths, side-by-side over five years. Most homeowners we work with are surprised by which one wins — and even more surprised by how close it usually is.

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Assumptions baked in: 8% vacancy on the rental, 1% of home value per year in maintenance reserve, 5-year hold. Numbers update live as you type. Selling costs include agent commissions, title, transfer taxes, and small repairs to get listed.

Path A: Sell Now

Net proceeds at closing$208,000
Invested at 7% for 5 yrs$291,731
Total after 5 years$291,731

Path B: Hold & Rent

Monthly cash flow (after expenses)-$161
5-year cumulative cash flow-$9,660
Home value at year 5 (@4%)$729,992
Net equity if you sell at year 5$342,892
Total after 5 years$333,232
5-Year Verdict

Holding & renting wins by about $41,502 over 5 years.

Directional only. Real Nashville rental comps, your specific maintenance history, and the actual selling costs for your home can swing this number ±$50K. We'd be happy to pressure-test it.

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