CalculateRealEstateROI

Strategy

Master Leasing

Leasing a property from owner with right to sublease — controlling without ownership.

Reviewed by Keiron Brown, Founder & Editor, CalculateRealEstateROI · Educational estimates only — not investment, financial, tax, or legal advice

Core concepts

Control without capital

Operate property without down payment.

Cash flow spread

Sublease at premium to master lease rate.

Examples

  • Master lease 12-unit at $9k/mo; sublease at $13k/mo = $4k spread.

Practical applications

  • Operators short on capital.
  • Bridge to acquisition contracts.

Common mistakes

  • Operating without explicit consent.
  • Underpricing the lease takeover risk.