Our Buy Box

Our buy box outlines the types of homes we are currently buying in Dallas. To review our buy box, please head to our Partner Portal.

Sale-Leaseback Buy Box info

Metro: Dallas

Target Buy Box

The preferred criteria for a Sale-Leaseback

Purchase Price Range:

$175,000 - $400,000

Bedroom Count:

3 or more

Property Sq. Ft.:

1,050 or more

Lot Size:

Less than 1.5 acres

Property Type:

Single-Family

Minimum Lease Length:

12 months

Eligible counties

Dallas, Denton, Tarrant, Ellis, Parker, Wise, Collin, Rockwall, Kaufman, Hunt, Johnson

Lead Share Program

Truehold's innovative Lead Share Program offers realtors a unique advantage. Realtors who provide qualified sale-leaseback leads will receive leads from Truehold that weren't a fit for our sale-leaseback, reinforcing our commitment to balanced, mutually beneficial partnerships.

Negative Investment & Property Characteristics

Leads with any of the following characteristics are likely to result lower conversion or the Acquisition Team declining to offer:

  • Property Tax ratio 2% or higher (Annual Property Taxes / Property Value)
  • Well & Septic Tank
  • Foundation Deficiencies
  • Inground Pools
  • Above ground pools (generally require added security deposit)
  • Flood Zone
  • Solar Panels
  • Boarders commercial or apartment buildings
  • Multiple deserted houses on block
  • Garden apartment style condos
  • Condos with HOA fees over $1,000
  • Homes without garages if required by municipality
  • Open liens or ongoing litigation related to property if not cleared/resolved before or on closing date

Disqualification Investment & Property Characteristics

Leads with any of the following characteristics do not qualify for an offer:

  • Homes with ongoing or uncompleted construction projects
  • Inground Pools if value < $200k
  • Solar panels if a lien exists and cannot be cleared before or on closing date
  • Active Bankruptcy (only exception is if it's Discharged before or on closing date)
  • Two-Family Homes
  • Converted Duplexes

Leaseback Terms & Tenant Requirements

Buyer and Seller shall enter into a leaseback agreement at the time of closing at the following terms and conditions:

  • One (1) year initial term 
  • Annual renewal options with rent increases capped at greater of 2.5% or CPI for first five years
  • Seller/Tenants are required to complete a tenant qualification application
    • Standard Qualifications - Minimum 600 FICO & 3x Income/Rent Ratio
    • Tenants that do NOT meet Standard Qualifications will be considered with additional security deposit or prepaid rent reserves.