My back of the envelope calculations said yes for us, but had we been able to save $100 a month (on rent) for the 8 years, then it would have been no. Had we no

My back of the envelope calculations said yes for us, but had we been able to save $100 a month (on rent) for the 8 years, then it would have been no. Had we not done any improvements, or maybe just done the best(going from 0 to 1/2 bath on the first floor) then I think it would have been a clear, but not massive win. So for our second house we looked for a place with "no potential." The early 90's kitchen had already been updated, the basement is finished, etc. Edit: Clarification.