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Profiting from Other People's Money with Lease Options

By Expert Author: Barry Pendley
View Summary | Submitted: 2007-06-02 | Word Count: 321 words | Views: 120 view(s)
Barry Pendley
There is an old axiom: "It takes money to make money." True, but it does not always have to be your own money. A creative, low-risk financial technique makes it possible to purchase real estate with little or no money down. The technique is neither new nor untested, it is simply not widely practiced. The technique is "lease options."

Simply defined, lease options offers a purchaser the opportunity to purchase a piece of real estate on a rental basis. The renter signs a lease with an option to buy the property. The buyer gains control of the property without owning it. The agreement is a legal contract that consists of an agreed upon date of sale, the cost of the property and terms. The greatest benefit is that lease options create opportunities for the buyer is when they do not have enough funds for a down payment and closing costs.

This leasing agreement does not only benefit the buyer, it benefits the seller. When markets are slow, these agreements open opportunities for more people to purchase a property with little or no money down.

If you are selling real estate, there are plenty of advantages for using lease options. Sellers are able to collect monthly rents that exceed the going monthly rents. The lease option enables tax-free use until the option expires. Since the leasing agreement has been struck by a future owner, the property will be taken care of and the renter is likely to purchase the property.

Finding a Realtor who is experienced with lease options may not be easy. Unfamiliarity with these special leasing agreements can result in disaster. Some Realtors do not want to promote lease options because they need immediate money. While many do not realize the potential benefits for both the buyer and seller.

Learning about lease options and the power of these financial techniques will put you in the "driver's seat" when it comes to purchasing real estate!
About the Author/Author Bio

Wendy Patton, a nationally-recognized speaker on the subject of lease options holds seminars in various cities throughout the United States. You can view her schedule and order educational materials on lease options at her website www.wendypatton.com for more information.

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