If we make improvements in the house during a lease to own can the leasor decide not to sell it to us and keep those improvements for himself?

It depends on the terms of the contract and whether or not the contract addresses what would happen regarding imporvements if the leasor decided not to sale? If this is not explicitly defined in the contract then you can take the leasor to court and either compel the sale of the property or gain reimburstment for the improvements for the home equal to the labor and materials.

Thinking about becoming a landlord? Property Management Kit For Dummies, 2^nd Edition gives you proven strategies for establishing and maintaining rental properties, be they single family or multi-resident. You’ll see how to prepare and promote your properties, select tenants, handle repairs, avoid costly mistakes and legal snafus — and meet your long-term goals. You’ll learn all the basics of the rental housing business — from finding and showing properties and dealing with tenants to record keeping and paying your taxes.

Now you can find out if you really have what it takes to successfully manage rental property and you’ll learn all about the various options for hiring someone else to manage your property for you. You’ll find out the right way to prepare your properties for prospective tenants, set the rent and security deposit, clean up properties, and verify rental applications. In no time at all, you can become a top-notch manager by working efficiently with employees and contractors to keep your properties safe and secure. Find out how to:

• Manage your time and money wisely
• Acquire a property and prepare it for tenants
• Make your property stand out and attract tenants
• Keep good tenants and get rid of bad ones
• Collect and increase rent
• Evaluate the different types of insurance and understand income and property taxes

Complete with lists of ten reasons to become a rental property owner, ten ways to rent your vacancy, and the ten biggest mistakes a landlord can make Property Management Kit For Dummies, 2^nd Edition will help you achieve your dream of being a successful rental property owner.

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Property Management Kit For Dummies (Book & CD)

Written from “first-hand experience”, this is a manual I created to help Tenant Buyers be able to enter into a Lease-Option contract to buy a home and have the experience be a success.
A few years ago I embarked on a wildly exciting adventure in the Real-Estate world. My wife and I had long been romanticizing about owing a house in the mountains. The little dream home beside a stream with beautiful views in all directions and elk in the yard every morning. Familiar with that dream or one like it???
Well, our problem, like so many others, was that we had no idea how real estate transactions worked or even how to know when we were looking at a property if it made sense for us from an economic standpoint or not. Heck, we didn’t have any idea about “Property values” or “owner financing” or “comparative market analysis”. We thought that “appreciate over time” meant that the property was “admired by the community”.
We had a lot to learn, but fortunately we got lucky. I won’t bore you with details. Just suffice it to say that because of a little luck and some timely coaching, we were able to have a Colorado mountain home on over 400 acres and now have the other half of our dream world which is a beach home in Panama. I feel very fortunate to have been able to have those things happen and I want to pay-back in some way by doing what I can to help others start on a similar journey.
Because I was once as uneducated about real-estate transactions as most Americans are, I understand the frustration of seeing others achieve their dream home desires and not knowing how to start down the path of home-ownership for myself. There are probably lots of ways that you can embark on this journey. What I want to share with you is the way that I created a real estate ownership system fairly quickly and with almost no money.
In these challenging times, it is especially important to do whatever you can to create an protect your financial welfare and future. Although this is a challenging time, it is also one of the best times in history to invest in real estate. I hope this manual will help you find a creative way to secure your financial stability and make your dreams come true.

Written from “first-hand experience”, this is a manual I created to help Tenant Buyers be able to enter into a Lease-Option contract to buy a home and have the experience be a success.
A few years ago I embarked on a wildly exciting adventure in the Real-Estate world. My wife and I had long been romanticizing about owing a house in the mountains. The little dream home beside a stream with beautiful views in all directions and elk in the yard every morning. Familiar with that dream or one like it???
Well, our problem, like so many others, was that we had no idea how real estate transactions worked or even how to know when we were looking at a property if it made sense for us from an economic standpoint or not. Heck, we didn’t have any idea about “Property values” or “owner financing” or “comparative market analysis”. We thought that “appreciate over time” meant that the property was “admired by the community”.
We had a lot to learn, but fortunately we got lucky. I won’t bore you with details. Just suffice it to say that because of a little luck and some timely coaching, we were able to have a Colorado mountain home on over 400 acres and now have the other half of our dream world which is a beach home in Panama. I feel very fortunate to have been able to have those things happen and I want to pay-back in some way by doing what I can to help others start on a similar journey.
Because I was once as uneducated about real-estate transactions as most Americans are, I understand the frustration of seeing others achieve their dream home desires and not knowing how to start down the path of home-ownership for myself. There are probably lots of ways that you can embark on this journey. What I want to share with you is the way that I created a real estate ownership system fairly quickly and with almost no money.
In these challenging times, it is especially important to do whatever you can to create an protect your financial welfare and future. Although this is a challenging time, it is also one of the best times in history to invest in real estate. I hope this manual will help you find a creative way to secure your financial stability and make your dreams come true.

Rent to Own- An Instruction Manual for Tenant Buyers (Guides to Successful “Rent to Own” Real Estate)

Thinking about becoming a landlord? Property Management Kit For Dummies, 2^nd Edition gives you proven strategies for establishing and maintaining rental properties, be they single family or multi-resident. You’ll see how to prepare and promote your properties, select tenants, handle repairs, avoid costly mistakes and legal snafus — and meet your long-term goals. You’ll learn all the basics of the rental housing business — from finding and showing properties and dealing with tenants to record keeping and paying your taxes.

Now you can find out if you really have what it takes to successfully manage rental property and you’ll learn all about the various options for hiring someone else to manage your property for you. You’ll find out the right way to prepare your properties for prospective tenants, set the rent and security deposit, clean up properties, and verify rental applications. In no time at all, you can become a top-notch manager by working efficiently with employees and contractors to keep your properties safe and secure. Find out how to:

• Manage your time and money wisely
• Acquire a property and prepare it for tenants
• Make your property stand out and attract tenants
• Keep good tenants and get rid of bad ones
• Collect and increase rent
• Evaluate the different types of insurance and understand income and property taxes

Complete with lists of ten reasons to become a rental property owner, ten ways to rent your vacancy, and the ten biggest mistakes a landlord can make Property Management Kit For Dummies, 2^nd Edition will help you achieve your dream of being a successful rental property owner.

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Property Management Kit For Dummies (Book & CD)

• Watch & record 4 HD cable TV channels simultaneously, including premium channels
• Brings cable TV services to the PC, enabling cable + DVR + Internet TV and more, all on one device
• Connects to any style of Windows 7 PC through USB (cable supplied)
• Eliminates costly set-top box lease fees and monthly DVR fees
• Connects with any U.S. cable TV provider

4-Tuner, External, Digital Cable Tuner Card – replace your cable set-top box and use Windows 7′s built-in Media Center functionality to watch and record four live cable TV channels simultaneously, including HD and premium channels like HBO, Showtime and Starz. InfiniTV 4 USB uses the same award-winning technology as Ceton’s InfiniTV 4 PCIe, the world’s best-selling digital cable tuner for the PC. When used with Media Center Extenders like the Xbox 360, you can stream cable live or recorded channels throughout the home over the home network, using only a single cable connection and single CableCARD from your cable operator. Requires Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, or Windows 7 Ultimate and an available USB port on your PC.

Ceton InfiniTV 4 USB

• 10 different call tones including five animal sounds
• 11 weather channels (7 NOAA) with alert features
• 22 channels each with 121 privacy codes for superior interference protection
• Pair of two-way radios with up to 35 mile range and camouflage finish
• iVOX hands-free communication without the need for an audio accessory

Sporting the REALTREE AP HD CAMO pattern and featuring a range of up to 35 miles, the Motorola Talkabout MR355R is an ideal communication tool for the serious outdoor enthusiast. Lightweight and rugged, with extra large buttons to help you operate even with gloves on, the MR355R is built to handle any challenge without weighing you down. The MR355R includes an emergency alert feature, to inform others should any dangers come your way.Sporting the REALTREE AP HD CAMO pattern and featuring a range of up to 35 miles, the Motorola Talkabout MR355R is an ideal communication tool for the serious outdoor enthusiast. Lightweight and rugged, with extra large buttons to help you operate even with gloves on, the MR355R is built to handle any challenge without weighing you down. The MR355R includes an emergency alert feature, to inform others should any dangers come your way. The MR355R also features a built-in LED flashlight for peace of mind during evening adventures or unexpected emergencies and power outages. Weather alerts will provide your group with warnings of incoming storms or dangerous conditions. And, by tuning in to one of 7 NOAA channels, you’ll always know what to pack. This radio also features the VibraCall silent vibrating ringer, which is useful for locations where ringing can be intrusive or background noise would drown out your ring tone.

A great communication tool for the serious outdoor enthusiast.

MR355R Features

35 Mile Range
The MR355R, under ideal conditions, gives you a range of up to 35 miles. Conditions vary with geography and other variables.

22 Channels With 8 Repeater Channels
Starting with the same 22 channels as the MR350, the MR355R adds 8 built-in repeater channels, which can work with a local repeater station to carry your signal further. Take advantage of this value-added feature by switching to GMRS channels 15R-22R, but don’t forget you’ll need a GMRS license and an accessible repeater station to take advantage.

Emergency Alert Button
When the alert button is activated, the radio transmits an alert siren followed by transmission of spoken or incidental sounds. This allows you to send the signal to other radios and warn of impending danger.

Keypad Lock
Lock your keypad to avoid accidentally changing your radio settings.

Channel Scan
Use scan to search the 22 channels for transmissions from unknown parties, to find someone in your group who has accidentally changed channels, or to quickly find unused channels for your own use.

Includes drop-in dual charger for easy charging.

Brilliant LCD with battery indicator, channel, and other info.

Oversized buttons are easy to use, even with gloves on.

Charging Options
You can charge the MR355R using the Motorola standard charging port (with the included charging adapter), the Drop-in cradle charger (also included), or purchase a mini-USB cable for use with the Mini-USB charging port, especially useful when traveling.

121 Privacy Codes
Interference Eliminator Codes help minimize interference by blocking transmissions from unknown sources. The MR355R features 121 codes for superior interference protection.

Ten Call Tones (Five Standard, Five Animal Sounds)
The MR355R can transmit different call tones to other radios in your group so you can alert them that you want to talk. You can also add stealth and fun to your outdoor adventure by masking your radio’s normal ring tone under the guise of a quacking duck, a cackling goose, a gobbling turkey, a bugling elk or a howling coyote. You will find this a helpful way to blend into the untamed habitat of the wild.

Hands-Free Communication
Use the iVOX feature to transmit hands-free without the need for any headset accessories. Once iVOX is turned on, the radio detects your voice and transmits when you speak into the internal microphone.

QT (Quiet Talk) Noise Filtering
The QT noise-filtering feature helps to ensure uninterrupted communication with other Motorola radios, filtering out unwanted transmissions from other radios. This is useful in places where there is heavy radio traffic, such as amusement parks or ski resorts.

Talk Confirmation (Roger Beep) Alert
You can set your radio to transmit a unique tone when you finish transmitting. It is like saying “Roger” or “Over” to let others know you are finished talking.

Weather Receiver
Tune in to broadcasts by the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio and Environment Canada Weatheradio. Both NOAA and Environment Canada have transmitters located throughout the United States and Canada, respectively. These transmitters broadcast watches, forecasts, and other information 24 hours a day.

Weather Alerts
A special alarm tone sounds an alert and turns on the weather receiver to give you immediate weather and emergency information.

Flashlight
Handy built-in LED flashlight comes in handy in the dark or during power outages.

Push-to-Talk (PTT) Power Boost
When activated, this feature helps extend the transmission range by increasing the transmitter power output while helping to save battery life when no power boost is necessary.

Extra Large Buttons
Skiers and winter sports adventurists will appreciate the new design that features extra large buttons making it easier than ever to operate with gloves.

VibraCall
For quiet adventures or when ringing is intrusive, the VibraCall feature can be enabled to silently alert users to incoming transmissions.

What’s in the Box
Two MR355R Radios with Removable Belt Clips, Dual Drop-in Charger, Charging Adapter, Two 2 NiMH rechargeable battery packs, Owner’s Manual

Motorola MR355R 35-Mile Range 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio (Pair)

This is the only lease-option book I’m aware of. On a scale of 1 to 10, it rates a 9. –Robert Bruss, syndicated columnist

Lease-Purchase America!: Acquiring Real Estate in the 90′s and Beyond