Is Doing a Rent to Own a Good Idea in Las Vegas? When is rent to own a good idea and when is it better to just rent or purchase in Las Vegas? Is Rent to Own or Lease Option (Lease with Option to Purchase) a good idea in Las Vegas? Is it legit? How do I know I won't get scammed? When is it better to do a lease option rather than a traditional purchase? You'll get the answer to these questions and more! Is rent to own legit? Rent to own is totally legal. It is how the rent to own deal is structured that gets people into trouble sometimes. It is always a good to have an agent work for you and help you write up a contract that protects you as the buyer/tenant. If you choose not to have a real estate agent work for you, you can always hire a lawyer to help you with a contract, although a lawyer may be pricier than a real estate and they can't help you search for homes. It is actually free to hire a buyer's real estate agent although they may sometimes charge you a broker...