- Assume you have 20% down payment. - Assume 8% closing costs at sale. That is for every $100 you sell it for you collect only $92. The other $8 goes to taxes, the relator, fees... - Assume 2% of purchase price yearly in repairs and maintenance. - Assume you will live in the property at least 7 years. - Determine and estimated value of the House at sale using and exponential function. - Compare rental cost (Zillow) assume you will live in this house as either renter or owner. - List all other benefits and costs (Not necessarily money) of owning vs renting that affected your