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EP 198: Is Rent-To-Own a Scam? The Truth Investors Need to Know
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Is rent-to-own a scam… or are most people just doing it wrong?
In this episode of Creative Finance Playbook, Jenn and Joe break down the truth about rent-to-own real estate, why some people think it’s a scam, and how investors can do it the right way.
Rent-to-own, also known as a lease with the option to buy, can be a powerful strategy when it is structured properly. It can help renters move into a home now, work toward mortgage readiness, and eventually become homeowners.
But there is a right way and a wrong way to do it.
Jenn and Joe share what they’ve learned after years of offering rent-to-own properties and successfully helping 7 renters become homeowners.
Inside this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ Why people think rent-to-own is a scam
✅ What makes rent-to-own deals go wrong
✅ How to properly screen tenant-buyers
✅ Why the option deposit matters
✅ How to know when a tenant-buyer may be mortgage-ready
✅ Why clear communication and full disclosure are key
✅ How rent-to-own can create win-win deals for investors and families
✅ Why helping renters become homeowners is one of Jenn and Joe’s favorite strategies
When done right, rent-to-own is not about taking advantage of people.
It’s about creating a path to homeownership.
If you want to learn how the rent-to-own method works, comment “RTO” below.
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We’re Jenn and Joe Delle Fave, here to share our real estate journey. While we’re not CPAs, lawyers, o