How to Change a Lease agreement with the previous owner

Question

I contacted the owner about a property that was advertised as vacant. However, when I went to view the property there was an entire family that had just moved in two days prior to me coming to see the property. I was told the previous owner had signed agreement with the tenant for only $650/month. I was very upset and contemplated backing out of the deal, but the owner (who is a private lender) was willing to do an owner finance deal with me. I saw this as a benefits due to this gives me the opportunity to earn passive income without the debt showing on my credit. Terms of the loan with the lender/seller:

Sale price: 45,000

15% down at 9.85% amortized over 30 years.

My question is: Can I update the lease agreement the tenant has with the previous owner?

Sale price: 45,000

15% down at 9.85% amortized over 30 years.

My question is: Can I update the lease agreement the tenant has with the previous owner?

Richard C. · Answer

You might be able to add an addendum, but you sure aren't increasing the rent.

And this loan will in fact show on your credit.

Jim Shepard · Answer

You won't be able to change the lease since it is a legal document.  You would be violating their rights by changing the lease after you own it.

If the owner is smart, he will file a lien against the property since it is financed.  I think that will trigger the debt on your credit report.