I then gave the tenant the next month's rent for free.

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I will make thing easy for you.This is my actual real live assumption.Prop Price=$560k , interest rate=3.3%, capital gain tax for invstment=33%, appreciation=5.75% , slightly positive cash flow (DSCR 1.05).Result after 10 years:Return after 10 yearstotal_net_PITInetReturn Factorcapital gain if OO$577,851-$385,000$192,000(live for free)1.6capital gain if rental,positive CF$381,000$26,000$407,000(still the biggest buck)3.391666667caiptain gain if rental , negative CF$381,000-$24,000$357,000( not that bad really)2.975so rental property with highest appreciation and bit cash flow at the end of 10 year is still performed better, even negative CF is not that bad, the return from original investment after 10 years is still almost 3x.

However, don't shy away from Portland if you find a great deal that aligns with a house hacking approach.Feel free to reach out if you need more specific insights or connections in either market.

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Again, I sold my company so I don't have any current projects and plenty free time to do this myself.

Yep that couple got part of their gain tax free and part was indefinitely deferred (till they died) then it was tax free to their heirs - not a bad gig. 

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