The Shocking Truth About Lease Option Evictions: Lessons from $120K in Losses

Real estate investor Melissa Hall shares her jaw-dropping story of a creative finance deal gone wrong. After buying a property subject-to the existing mortgage and offering a family a lease option to purchase, what seemed like a win-win turned into a three-year legal nightmare, $120,000 in losses, and even felony charges.

In this candid episode, Melissa dives into the mistakes, the legal challenges, and the lessons that every investor must know before entering creative finance deals. Whether you’re exploring subject-to, lease options, or other alternative strategies, this episode is a must-listen for anyone serious about protecting their business and building wealth safely.

Key Topics Covered:

• The critical missteps in Melissa’s subject-to lease option deal.
• Red flags every investor should watch for before signing contracts.
• How to avoid legal pitfalls in creative finance strategies.
• Why having the right team—attorneys, advisors, and partners—is non-negotiable.
• Lessons on vetting tenants, managing risk, and navigating the legal system.

Featured Guest: Melissa Hall – Real estate investor, creative finance expert, and educator on subject-to and lease option strategies.

Video Links for this Episode:

• ⁠How a Single Mom of 5 Turned $20 Into A Real Estate Empire⁠
• ⁠The Shocking Truth About Lease Option Evictions!⁠

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