I know from reading there are a lot of companies that take advantage of people all the time and I am trying not to be one of them.

What if a scammer tried to take advantage of me.

I'd also be required to pay that recapture when I sell the new properties just like I would if I sold my existing home after renting it out for 3+ years.The only advantage I see is that IF I am able to sell without a realtor at a price that is amicable to me (90k in gain), then I could turn around and put that down on a twinhome and rent each side (my market dictates to me that the rent would be anywhere from $1400-1500 per side). 

I think this situation we're in is going to be taken advantage of by 1000s of renters nationwide.  

I also feel he has taken advantage of the fact that we are out of state.  

Let's stay sharp and take advantage!

Full recourseBig advantages are that it is cheaper to obtain the loan, much more flexible and has no or low pre-payment penalties.Call some more lenders.

If you are there in person, leave something handwritten or have a conversation with someone who lives there you can get a big advantage over the people just buying lists.

Some Of The Advantages Of Lease Purchasing.

Do you see any advantages to one way over the other.