Rent to Own

Product Details

With long-term, unconventional financing strategies, homeownership is within your reach. Rent to Own shows you how to turn your rent money into a new home, whether you're a single professional, young family, and or are living on a budget, using lease options and other overlooked purchasing tactics.

Biographical Note

Robert Irwin is a successful real estate professional and author, as well as a consultant to lenders, investors and brokers. One of the most recognized experts in the field of real estate, he is the author of more than fifty books, including Buying a Home on the Internet, The Pocket Guide for Home Buyers, and McGraw-Hill's bestselling Tips and Traps series.

Table of Contents

• Preface.
• Chapter 1: Why You Should Own Your Home.
• Chapter 2: Do Market Conditions Really Count?
• Chapter 3: But Can I Afford It?
• Chapter 4: Using Your Rent Money to Buy-the Lease-Option.
• Chapter 5: Contract-for-Sale or Subject-To Purchase.
• Chapter 6: Nothing Down and Lower Monthly Payments.
• Chapter 7: Getting Financing Even When Credit Is a Problem.
• Chapter 8: Buying Foreclosures.
• Chapter 9: Bidding Low for Bargain Buys.
• Chapter 10: FSBOs and First-Time-Buyer Programs.
• Chapter 11: Understanding Real Estate Tax Advantages.
• Chapter 12: Getting Started on a Budget - and over a Weekend!
• Appendix: What You Should Know about ARMs.
• Index.