<prompt> Human: Do not know if this is the right sub, but here goes...Backstory: I just accepted a new job, need to move. Ive been living in apartments for the past 8 years, and Im tired of it. So with that being said, I have a few options. I was looking at renting for 6 months while I look for a house. I know that renting at an apartment is just throwing money away...Anyone have experience with renting-to-own? Good idea? Bad idea?  <response>: I have seen it from the other side a guy who sells his property as rent to own. He basically sees it as a scam, he takes a down payment takes higher rental payments and the vast majority dont follow through either due to not qualifying for a mortgage, moving..etc, he pockets the downpayment and extra rent and then rinse and repeat.Generally you will probably pay more than if you bought a place and financed it regular. It can be a decent deal if you cant otherwise qualify, you know youre going to stay in the area and you know for a fact you will be able to purchase the property in the future. 