3.
financial considerations.
responsibilities of ownership, which can include repairs, taxes, and other costs.
In conclusion, the decision to lease or purchase depends both on financial and non-
parking facilities, which could be re-leasing the current facility, if it is still used. Also,
the owner of the facility may want to use the space for other purposes. An advantage
of purchasing the building is that Martha has control over the property and can reno-
vate, rebuild, or sell it, as the need arises. A disadvantage is that Martha assumes the
Based on the calculation, it appears that the purchase is best because the cost of
$320,000 is less than the net present value of the lease, which is $343,728. Both op-
mortgage
P9. Lease Versus Purchase (Concluded)
Made second monthly payment on
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