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Should I Sell OR Rent? | Portland Real Estate

0:00 – "Hey, selling your house? First question I always ask: Have you thought about keeping it as a rental instead?" Today: My take on sell vs. rent in Portland market (Feb 2026) Not financial advice — just realtor insights from years in the trenches 0:30 – What Makes a Property "Rentable"? Key factors: Rent income vs. mortgage/expenses Refresh/turnover costs when tenant leaves How fast it re-rents (vacancy risk) Best bets: Smaller single-family starter homes (3 bed/2 bath), low/no HOA 1:15 – Why Starter Homes Crush It as Rentals Low original mortgage (often 3% rates from years ago) Current rents beat payment → positive cash flow ($200–500+/mo after fees) Refresh costs low: ~$10–15k (flooring, paint, appliances) Renters love cozy single-family vs. townhomes/multiplexes with shared walls/HOA 2:00 – Red Flags: When Bigger Homes Are BAD Rentals Example: 3,500 sq ft, $700k+ home Refresh hits hard: $30–40k+ (carpet, paint, fixes across big space) Longer to rent: Tenants paying $3–4k/mo might buy instead (esp. if rates drop to ~5.5%) Higher vacancy = bleeding money (mortgage, taxes, utilities while empty) Investors budget 5–10% vacancy — bigger homes often exceed that 3:15 – The Math Adds Up Negatively for Big Homes More sq ft = more maintenance, higher fix costs Longer vacancies, tougher tenants Bottom line: Stick to homes closer to (or below) median price 4:00 – Portland Median Check (Quick Rule of Thumb) Current median ~$500k–$520k (Zillow/Redfin data early 2026) Closer to median or lower? → Great rental candidate Way above median? → Tougher to make rental numbers work long-term 4:45 – It Depends on YOUR Life Stage Younger (30s–40s)? Keep it! Long horizon for appreciation + principal paydown Near retirement? Cash out might make sense (enjoy returns now) Paid-off property? Pure cash flow = golden retirement income Or sell & invest proceeds elsewhere 5:45 – Wrap-Up & Call to Action Bottom line: Assess rentability first (size, costs, cash flow, vacancy) Then factor age, goals, income needs Many pieces — no one right answer Portland questions? Call/text me: 503-515-4499 I’m not retiring soon — hit me up! English    / @shawnrealty   한국어    / @korean-realtor   Let's talk! Shawn Yu @ShawnRealty Direct 503-515-4499 | www.shawn-realty.com Shawn Realty is a local real estate company, located in Portland Oregon.