How to Invest Smarter in Real Estate with Sale-Leasebacks
Sale-leaseback investment opportunities give real estate investors immediate cash flow, instant equity, and long-term tenants. Learn how this proven strategy can help you grow your rental portfolio faster and with less risk.
What is a Sale-Leaseback Investment Opportunity
How Residential Sale-Leasebacks Work in Real Estate Investing
A sale-leaseback allows homeowners to sell their property and lease it back, staying as tenants. For investors, this strategy provides an opportunity to acquire rental properties with tenants in place, offering immediate cash flow.
Investors gain reliable rental income, reduced vacancy risk, and access to off-market properties priced below market value.
It is a smart way to expand your rental portfolio with stable, long-term returns and minimal turnover.
Immediate Income
Receive rental income from day one with long-term tenants already in place.
Lower Risk
Leaseback tenants stay longer, on average 4 years, reducing turnover and maintenance costs.
Equity instantly
With off market below market price properties
Step-by-Step Process for Investing in a Sale-Leaseback Property
Identify the Right Investment Property
Browse our curated list of sale-leaseback homes, each pre-screened with a light inspection, title pre-check, and tenant-in-place opportunity to align with your investment goals.
Submit an Offer
Once you find a match, make an offer. If accepted by the seller, we’ll initiate the closing process with full transparency.
Complete Your Due Diligence
Use this period to:
•Vet the tenant
•Review or customize the lease agreement
•Ensure the investment aligns with your buy box criteria and long-term strategy
Secure Funding
You can purchase the property with cash or financing. Need help? We can recommend trusted financing partners who understand investment property loans.
Close the Deal
At closing, you receive:
•Title of the property.
•Prepaid rent from the tenant.
•The seller remains in the home as a long-term renter, ensuring immediate rental income and no vacancy delays.
Post-Close Support
If needed, we’ll connect you with property management services, contractors, and other trusted professionals to help you operate efficiently.
Explore Available Investment Properties
Off market real estate deals across the U.S.
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We’ll help match you with the right sale-leaseback deals, answer your questions, and guide you through the investment process.
Customer testimonials
Real Experiences, Real Returns
"They have a great team. Everything went faster than I expected. Good!"
"They were great to work with. Had good communication throughout the whole process".
"Sell2Rent was great to work with. Kept communication lines open at all times, and always willing to help when needed. Looking forward to putting together another deal!"
"For the situation on our property, they listened to everything I said and asked. We worked hard at getting to the number I wanted but based on offers and consulting my local realtor friend we found a good buyer at a fair value and a rent back that we did on the side".
"The team was amazing and the process was smooth and Sell2rent did a great job assisting me, thanks for all the hard work".
"I chose Sell2Rent to avoid countless people touring my home. The process was smoother with the buyers they brought, and their agents were excellent, helping me through the somewhat stressful experience of selling my house. Sell2Rent team made it a pretty good journey".
"Very patient and understanding with us, as this was a big decision. Sell2Rent's team made the entire process much easier than I imagined in my head!"
"Great people to work with detailed oriented, work hard to get you what you want for your home. Help out in all ways, caring as well. Start to finish they have been with every step of the way".
"Very happy with my purchase through Sell2Rent. Danny is a wealth of knowledge".
"We had a great experience with Sell2Rent. Their inventor advisors helped us find the perfect property, with great owner tenants and goals that met our financial goals as well. It was a win-win situation for all. Very easy, seamless. Thanks".
"I wanted to have access to the equity in my house. I am already turning 70 so l am getting old. I wanted to spend the money with my adult children and wanted to stay as a tenant forever, so Sell2Rent was the best method I found".
"The road was a little bumpy along the way, but in the end, we are happy with the result, and have a huge feeling of relife now. Thanks for working with us, understanding our position and feelings abouth things and staying patient".
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to your most pressing questions and learn more about our services.
What is a sale-leaseback?
A sale-leaseback is a real estate transaction where you buy a property, and the seller stays as a tenant. The tenant signs a lease agreement, and you start earning rental income right away.
Sale-leasebacks offer several advantages:
Prepaid rent: Tenants may pay rent for several months upfront.
Stability: You gain income from day one with a tenant already in place.
No vacancies: The property is rented immediately after the sale, so you avoid downtime.
Discounted pricing: Properties are often priced below market value, giving you immediate equity.
Once you buy a property, the seller becomes your tenant and signs a lease agreement. The lease terms are set upfront, just like any other rental property.
Like any investment, sale-leasebacks come with some risks. You rely on the tenant to fulfill the lease terms. However, with a pre-existing tenant and often prepaid rent, the risk is generally lower than other types of rentals. It's essential to do due diligence before buying.
Sale-leasebacks offer a predictable income stream, immediate cash flow, and reduced risk compared to traditional rentals. With prepaid rent and tenants already in place, you avoid vacancy and repair costs, making it an attractive option for steady returns.
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