Whether you are new or a pro in real estate investing, wholesale deals are the hidden gems of the market. A great deal that pays handsomely to the one that finds it. The only problem is that it is hard to find wholesale deals. Thankfully there's a better way: residential leasebacks.
What are residential leasebacks? We are familiar with the concept of commercial leasebacks and this is the same but better. A residential leaseback is when a homeowner sells their property but stays in it as a tenant. This gives you 3 unique benefits as an investor:
With leasebacks, many of the costs that scare new investors vanish:
Houses are sold at a discount from market price. Just like finding a good wholesale deal, homeowners looking to stay as renters offer their homes through our platform at a significant discount.
Cut turnover costs by 30%
Leaseback tenants stay longer, averaging 4 years, compared to the typical 2.5 years for standard rentals.
Lower maintenance costs
Former homeowners take better care of their property (because it's their home), reducing repair risks and bills.
No marketing expenses
Forget costly ads or agent fees. Since the seller becomes your tenant, you skip the hassle of finding renters.
For investors searching for wholesaler deals or looking to maximize efficiency, leasebacks provide immediate savings at a similar discount.
All investments are risky but there's a way to mitigate that risk and give you peace of mind. This is where Leasebacks shine. Leasebacks give you dependable income. Here’s how:
Most if not all of our tenants pay rent in advance. Some do 6 months while others do up to 1 year of prepaid rent. This basically means you get returns as soon as you sign the papers.
Most tenants have cash in hand from selling their home,making them financially stable.
Long-term Emotional
investment: Tenants don’t want toleave the neighborhood they love, ensuring longertenancies and fewer chances of missed payments.
For anyone starting out investing in wholesaling real estate deals, a stable cash flow is key—and leasebacks deliver just that.
This isn’t just a financial win—it’s a chance to make a real impact. Many homeowners who choose leasebacks are facing tough situations:
Foreclosures:
Around 100,000 U.S. properties are currently in foreclosure.Without investors, these families might lose their homes and their lives as they know it entirely.
Divorces:
With 400,000 divorcing couples owning homes annually, leasebacks offer a way to manage finances and minimize change without uprooting their lives.
Seniors:
Baby Boomers own 39% of U.S. properties, and many need solutions to access their home equity without burdensome debt.
By investing in leasebacks, you’re offering people a lifeline—helping them turn what could be a financial disaster into a fresh start. It’s real estate investing with heart.
At Sell2Rent, we’ve simplified the process so you can focus on growing your portfolio with safe and profitable investments. Here’s how:
We find the properties: Homeowners approach us when they need to sell and stay and we choose the ones for which leasebacks make sense.
You invest: Browse our investment properties for sale and choose one that fits your goals.
We handle the details: From legal work to lease management, we do the heavy lifting.
You earn: Collect rent while making a difference.
Check out our property marketplace with all the sale leasebacks deals we have to offer.
Bonus: download the ultimate leaseback strategy whitepaper for free!