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Lease Option in Texas

  • 20 Jan 2011 6:40 AM
    Message # 503877
    Deleted user
    Can someone describe to me the process to execute a lease option in Texas?  I've been poking around the net and haven't found any good advice just yet.  I am looking to acquire a property subject to the existing loan, and then lease option it to a tenant-buyer so that I can take the small amount of cashflow between the lease and the PITI payments, as well as capture the equity when the tenant-buyer closes on the house.  Also, I don't think this violates the SAFE act, but please let me know if there is something I need to be concerned about here.

    Thanks!
  • 21 Jan 2011 6:09 AM
    Reply # 504452 on 503877
    Travis Hughes wrote: Can someone describe to me the process to execute a lease option in Texas?  I've been poking around the net and haven't found any good advice just yet.  I am looking to acquire a property subject to the existing loan, and then lease option it to a tenant-buyer so that I can take the small amount of cashflow between the lease and the PITI payments, as well as capture the equity when the tenant-buyer closes on the house.  Also, I don't think this violates the SAFE act, but please let me know if there is something I need to be concerned about here.

    Thanks!

    Travis,

    This is not a process I recommned for the uneducated and inexperienced investor.  The strategy is great great however, due to new laws passed in Texas a few years ago this is "ALMOST" impossible to do "legally" and risky. Honestly you would be much better off to sell the house with a WRAP mortgage and comply with the SAFE rules.  SAFE is not a show stopper you just need to use the correct RMLO certified folks and you'll be just fine.

    I'd be happy to discuss if you want to call me.

    Tim

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  • 21 Jan 2011 10:20 AM
    Reply # 504599 on 503877
    Deleted user
    I would recommend strictly a lease agreement and let the tenant/buyer know that once he qualifies for a new loan you all can discuss purchasing property.
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