Why PCSNumbers Exists
PCS orders can force military homeowners into a difficult financial decision: sell the home or keep it as a rental.
PCSNumbers was created to make that decision easier to evaluate.
Meet the Founder
Jon Weintraub
U.S. Army Veteran | Military Relocation Professional | Realtor® · VA & MD
I've had the sell-or-rent conversation with military clients many times. When orders come in, you have to decide what to do with the house - and the answer isn't always obvious.
Sometimes there's real equity and selling is clean. Sometimes there isn't. Zero down, a short time in the home, and selling costs can put you close to even or underwater, and that changes the math entirely.
There isn't one right answer. Mortgage rates, equity, expected rent, selling costs, property expenses, and how long you plan to hold all move the outcome.
I built PCSNumbers because I wanted a simple way to put those numbers side by side, including the cases where the answer isn't what you were hoping for.
A Better Way to Look at the Decision
The PCSNumbers calculator is designed to provide a practical starting point for comparing selling versus renting. It brings together the numbers that matter most: cash flow, equity, estimated returns, and your next VA loan, so you can see the tradeoffs more clearly.
The results are estimates based on the information you provide and the assumptions built into the tool. They are not a substitute for advice from a real estate, financial, or tax professional.