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So, if you have that money and have the credit an income to support the loan, that might be a better option.There are some bad actors who use lease options to do bad things.

Im sorry I don't recall meeting you Tim Wieneke, but your picture looks like an actor.

Stirling,You forgot to mention, but you are also an actor, director and a producer...

If you're not answering the question that your prospect seeks an answer to, then your site is just eye candy and a click trap.

He's not Will Smith, but he's not bad for a non-actor.

If the House, or any part of the House, shall be partially damaged by fire or other casualty not due to Tenant's negligence or willful act, or that of Tenant's family, agent, or visitor, there shall be an abatement of rent corresponding with the time during which, and the extent to which, the House is unlivable.

When you do eventually buy, the option money and the rent credit should show up as a credit to you from the seller.There are lots of bad actors in this space.

(unless you're not an actor, then it can be tough :)

I'm also going to take Peter Giardini's advice and teach those little monsters that come up to the door about socialism by taking their candy from them :)