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Lease vs. Buy Analysis

Market Rental Rate vs. Purchase

 1500 SF         X                    $7.50SF                    -                      $8.00SF

 Rent →                       $11,250yr  /$937.50mo                   $12,000yr / $1000mo

                                                           
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Amount of Purchase You can Finance @ 7.25% Figured on 100% Financing 

                        15yr                             $102,699                                      $109.545

                        20yr                             $118,614                                      $126,522

                       25yr                             $129,703                                      $138,350

                        30yr                             $137,428                                      $146,590

 plus – depreciation – tax savings   

 plus – equity – you end up owning the asset as apposed to leasing

 plus – appreciation – you also realize an increase in the value of your real estate


Purchase Example with 7.25% Loan and 25 Year Amortization

 Unit 31 or 32                                                                                                  $139,700

Less 20% Down payment                                                                                27,940

Balance                                                                                                         $111,760


Monthly Payment                                                                                           $  807.81


Interest (year 1)                                                                                             $   8,048*

Depreciation (39 year straight)                                                                   $   3,582*

                                                *Total Deduction                                           $ 11,630*


(You should consult your accountant for actual qualified accounting advice)