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Here are the numbers on a lease/option.

Option Fee
2% of the value of the home (during summer months)
Rent
Market Rent (whatever you are advertising now)
Rent Credit
$200 to $500 (added to Market Rent)
Purchase Price
Market Value, Appraised Value or Set Value

You can set these numbers. Your property will move faster if you set your numbers at a fair value.

Example: Your property is worth $300k

Option Fee
$6k
Rent
$1,200
Rent Credit
$300
Your total monthly income
$1,500
Purchase Price
Current Value + 1 Year Appreciation

How does this compare to renting?

Example: Your property is worth $300k

RENTING
LEASE PURCHASE
Refundable Deposit
$1,200
Property Manage Cost
$120
Estimated Maint. Cost
$50
Total Monthly Income
$1,030
One Year Income
$12,360
Non Refundable Fee
$6,000
Estimated Maint. Cost
0
Monthly Income
$1,500
One Year Income*
$24,000

*This is assuming that a lease purchase tenant is found as quickly as a renter. A lease purchase tenant will take 4-6 weeks longer. Even if you factor this waiting period, you are still making much more.

 

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Jim Eagan - Agent - Las Vegas Realty LLC (702) 287-1092 jim@ifindproperties.com