why would a seller do rent to own
Seller Benefits of a Rent To Own. 1  Guaranteed Revenue Stream. 2  Not only do you have a strong tenant with an equity stake in the home, you may also require a non-refundable upfront down payment. 3  Long-Term Renter. Guaranteed Revenue Stream. 2  Not only do you have a strong tenant with an equity stake in the home, you may also require a non-refundable upfront down payment. 3  Long-Term Renter. 4  Each Rent To Own home is placed on a one to five year lease with a purchase option, minimizing vacancies for sellers. 5  Equity Value Accretion.