Seeking advice on creative financing. I am trying to help Sister-in-law family buy their first home. Their income is around $50K last year. We will help them with their savings to make 20% down. Basically gifting so n...

This sounds like a purchase and then a lease option but I'm not exactly sure. I plan on bringing in a local expert but want to get BP's take on it.

Here's the details

owner needs to sell. lets say it's for 100-110k
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