Should i keep a single-family rental that's draining cash flow?

[DonaldUT]

I’m trying to figure out if it’s worth holding onto a single-family rental that’s been a constant drain with maintenance calls and small repairs. The cash flow is barely positive each month, and I’m wondering if that modest monthly profit is just being eaten up by long-term capital expenditures I haven’t had to face yet.

[William72]

I’ve got a single family that’s been a constant drain. The numbers look barely positive, and every little repair turns into a bigger bill than I expected. I started setting aside a repair reserve—like a separate sinking fund—and tracked every maintenance call for six months. It still hurts when a roof or HVAC pops up, even if it doesn’t happen every month.

[Zoey_L]

We tried bumping rent a bit, but the market wouldn’t bite, and turnover costs kept swallowing any extra cash. After a few leases, I realized the admin time and vacancy risk were bigger than the small positive cash flow.

[GregoryT]

I’m not sure the issue is the house itself. The way I financed it makes the math look worse than it should. Do you know how much CapEx is actually coming up in the next few years?

[KevinMP]

I ran a quick five-year projection with a conservative rent path and a worst case for a replacement down the road. The math still seems tight, plus it depends on rates and taxes; I haven’t decided to sell yet, but I’m not confident it’s the best use of capital either.