What is a good source, webinar, book, spread sheet, etc. for calculating the difference between renting vs buying?

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John DL Arendsen, Crest Backyard Homes "ADU" dealer & RE Developer (CREST "BACKYARD' HOMES, ON THE LEVEL General & Manufactured Home Contractor, TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments)

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Mary Yonkers

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Your financial adviser or tax accountant or good old legal tablet & pencil. My dad could have done it in his head

Sep 01, 2016 11:24 PM

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Mary Yonkers

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John DL Arendsen

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Ron did that on his HP calculator. and I think that you have excellent suggestions here. A

Sep 02, 2016 12:19 AM

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Mary Yonkers

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Michael Setunsky

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John DL Arendsen Here's a link to an Excel spreadsheet that may work for you.

oregonstate.edu/instruct/ans440/Files/Leasebuy.xls

Sep 01, 2016 11:56 PM

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John DL Arendsen

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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets

Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA

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I had my lender and my CPA coolaborate on a short slide Powerpoint for me.

Sep 01, 2016 11:53 PM

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Mary Yonkers

Erie, PA
John DL Arendsen

Leucadia, CA

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Richard Weeks

Dallas, TX

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Our MLS software (Matrix) has a feature where you can generate a report that will show you the advantages of buying vs renting.

Sep 01, 2016 11:50 PM

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Mary Yonkers

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John DL Arendsen

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Harry F. D'Elia III

WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ

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the have apps for this one

Sep 01, 2016 11:46 PM

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Mary Yonkers

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John DL Arendsen

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Sybil Campbell

Fernandina Beach, FL

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I would contact a trusted mortgage banker or broker.

Sep 01, 2016 11:32 PM

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Mary Yonkers

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John DL Arendsen

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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA

https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA

Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Looks like Michael Setunsky has a great spreadsheet linked and Ken Jones has one for you too.

My view: I look at what someone could get a mortgage on a home for versus what they're paying in rent. A big enough difference and it makes sense.

Sep 04, 2016 04:26 AM

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Michael Setunsky

Woodbridge, VA

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Inna Ivchenko

Barcode Properties - Encino, CA

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Just google Rent vs Buy and there only zillions of charts/images to choose from. I collected a lot of them on my pinterst board.

Sep 02, 2016 03:52 PM

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John DL Arendsen

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Praful Thakkar

LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA

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John DL Arendsen - there are a few, including Mortgage101. (And sure enough Ken may have sent you the spreadsheet by now.)

Sep 02, 2016 02:59 PM

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John DL Arendsen

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Evelyn Johnston

Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN

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Doesn't the NAR put out a pamphlet on this?

Sep 02, 2016 12:52 PM

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John DL Arendsen

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Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI

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How indepth do you want to get with this John, easy to make your own.

Sep 02, 2016 05:19 AM

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John DL Arendsen

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Wayne Martin

Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL

Real Estate Broker - Retired

I use paper and a calculator for a rough idea. Double checking with an accountant can't hurt!

Sep 02, 2016 12:39 AM

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Mary Yonkers

Erie, PA

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Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

I would think a spread sheet would be the best.

Sep 02, 2016 12:37 AM

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Mary Yonkers

Erie, PA

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Barbara Todaro

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA

Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

that's what accountants are for..... and each financial picture results in a different bottom line....

Sep 02, 2016 12:33 AM

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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI

HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA

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I like using the local numbers right out of the mls.

Sep 01, 2016 11:55 PM

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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers

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Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

parked and reading...

Sep 02, 2016 10:08 PM

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Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Use your financial calculator.

Sep 02, 2016 08:57 PM

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Patricia Kennedy

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I've seen this app on lenders' web sites.

Sep 02, 2016 10:35 AM

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William Feela

WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN

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Really explainiing that the costs for the owner are about the same as for a buyer and that renting you are paying for the house for the owner.

Sep 02, 2016 05:48 AM

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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS

Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA

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Many coaches and seminars can show you the way on this topic. ..

Sep 02, 2016 04:31 AM

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Richie Alan Naggar

people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA

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Rents are found in classified for rent ads and buy data MLS. Also, a good loan officer can show payments, money done, costs etc.

Sep 01, 2016 11:19 PM

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Your financial adviser or tax accountant or good old legal tablet & pencil. My dad could have done it in his head
John

Ron did that on his HP calculator. and I think that you have excellent suggestions here. A
John DL Arendsen Here's a link to an Excel spreadsheet that may work for you.

oregonstate.edu/instruct/ans440/Files/Leasebuy.xls
I had my lender and my CPA coolaborate on a short slide Powerpoint for me.
Our MLS software (Matrix) has a feature where you can generate a report that will show you the advantages of buying vs renting.
Looks like Michael Setunsky has a great spreadsheet linked and Ken Jones has one for you too.

My view: I look at what someone could get a mortgage on a home for versus what they're paying in rent. A big enough difference and it makes sense.
Just google Rent vs Buy and there only zillions of charts/images to choose from. I collected a lot of them on my pinterst board.
John DL Arendsen - there are a few, including Mortgage101. (And sure enough Ken may have sent you the spreadsheet by now.)
How indepth do you want to get with this John, easy to make your own.
I use paper and a calculator for a rough idea. Double checking with an accountant can't hurt!
that's what accountants are for..... and each financial picture results in a different bottom line....
Really explainiing that the costs for the owner are about the same as for a buyer and that renting you are paying for the house for the owner.
Many coaches and seminars can show you the way on this topic. ..
Rents are found in classified for rent ads and buy data MLS. Also, a good loan officer can show payments, money done, costs etc.