Assuming a $200,000 mortgage at 4% interest, paying off the mortgage in 5 years would save $12,000 in interest compared to investing in a rental property with a 10% annual return, but may require an upfront investment of $40,000 to cover closing costs and repairs.
Closing costs and repairs for the rental property
Net operating income for the rental property after expenses
Break-even point for the rental property
5-year cumulative net financial outcome for the rental property
Closing costs and repairs for the rental property
Net operating income for the rental property after expenses
Break-even point for the rental property
5-year cumulative net financial outcome for the rental property
Toggle high-probability external shocks to see how fragility surfaces in each path.
A sudden increase in inflation could reduce the purchasing power of the rental property's income
A severe drought could reduce the rental property's income due to decreased crop yields
A change in interest rates could affect the cost of borrowing for the mortgage
| Decision Dimension | Path A: Pay Off Primary Mortgage | Path B: Invest in Rental Property | Consequence Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interest Savings | var_1 * 0.04 * 5 | var_1 * 0.12 * 1.5 * 5 | Path A |
| Rental Income | var_1 * 0.04 | var_1 * 0.12 * 1.5 | Path B |
| Break-Even Point | var_1 * 0.04 * 3 | var_1 * 0.12 * 1.5 * 3 | Path B |
| 5-Year Cumulative Net Financial Outcome | var_1 * 0.04 * 5 - (var_1 * 0.05 * 5) | var_1 * 0.12 * 1.5 * 5 - (var_1 * 0.05 * 5) | Path B |
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The break-even point is calculated by dividing the upfront investment by the annual interest savings. In this scenario, the break-even point is approximately 3 years.
A higher appreciation rate increases the rental property's value over time, resulting in a higher cumulative net financial outcome for Path B.
The potential risks include decreased rental income due to market fluctuations, increased maintenance costs, and unexpected expenses such as property damage or tenant disputes.