Building Wealth Through Single-Family Rentals & Lease-to-Own Programs

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Struggling with today’s housing affordability crisis? In this episode of the Rent To Retirement Podcast, hosts Adam Schroeder sit down with Mahesh Shetty, Founder & CEO of ILE Homes, to discuss innovative ways lease-to-own programs are helping renters achieve homeownership.

Mahesh shares his journey from investing in New York City hotels to building ILE Homes into a platform that not only provides quality rental properties but also creates pathways for families to become homeowners. He explains how investors can benefit, how tenants can transition into buyers, and why this strategy is key in today’s challenging housing market.

⏱ Episode Highlights

00:00 – Introduction to Mahesh Shetty

02:00 – Lessons from early NYC hotel investments

07:15 – Pivoting into single-family rentals during the 2008 downturn

12:00 – The affordability crisis & why lease purchase matters

14:45 – Helping tenants improve credit & access down payment assistance

18:20 – Success rates & building trust with renters

20:00 – Raising capital & networking with investors

24:30 – Speaking at IMN - Single Family Rental West Forum & industry thought leadership

26:40 – Final thoughts: Building homes & futures for families

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