A lease with an option to buy involves leasing a home from a seller who might not be able to sell it or rent it otherwise. It allows the investor to rent it and then buy it, without having to use money or credit. I was able to do this over and over again. I have bought and sold over 600 lease option (rent to own) homes. The technique of lease with option to buy is what helped me get going “full steam ahead” in the real estate business.
Investing using the subject to technique involves having the seller sign the deed of their home over to the buyer “subject to” the existing mortgage. The seller keeps the mortgage in their name, but the buyer/investor owns the home and is responsible for the payments of the mortgage. The investor does not have to qualify for a new mortgage using this method. The technique of subject to allows the seller to move on and get out from underneath their payments and the investor the ability to buy many homes without using his or her own cash or credit.
Both methods, when done properly, should result in a win/win situation for the buyer and seller. I only teach my students how to use these two methods in a fair and ethical manner. When all parties are treated fairly everyone wins and things work out for the best. I truly believe this is the only way to invest in real estate!
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