A clearer path for your property
Should you rent it—or sell it?
Compare the estimated long-term wealth from keeping your home as a rental with selling today. Adjust every assumption to reflect your property and plans.
Rent vs. sell calculator
See both paths side by side
Results update instantly as you change your assumptions.
Estimated stronger path
View year-by-year breakdown
| Year | Rental income | Net cash flow | Home value | Rent wealth | Sell wealth |
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Educational estimate only. It excludes income and capital-gains taxes, depreciation recapture, management fees, major capital expenses, and transaction-specific advice. Consult qualified real estate, tax, and financial professionals before deciding.
Owner resources
Frequently asked owner questions
Practical answers from a team that manages homes across Central Texas.
How soon can you begin managing my property?
As soon as you are ready, we can prepare a management agreement for electronic signature. Our onboarding specialist will then guide you through the information and documents needed.
How much do you charge?
Our standard management fee is 8% of gross collected rent, with a 50% leasing fee for finding, screening, and placing a resident. Volume discounts may be available.
Should I rent out my property or sell it?
The answer depends on cash flow, equity growth, taxes, financing, and your plans. The calculator above is a useful starting point; our team can help review property-specific considerations.
How do you determine rental price?
We analyze the property, condition, location, and current competing homes to recommend an appropriate rental range.
How are maintenance requests handled?
Residents submit requests through their portal. We determine urgency, troubleshoot, coordinate qualified vendors, and communicate significant issues and costs.
Can J R Grace Realty help if I decide to sell?
Yes. Our licensed real estate professionals can help you evaluate a sale and coordinate the next steps.