There are many types of options that investors can use in real estate, note, and personal property investments. Options control the property for a minimum investment so that during the option period certain objectives can be met.

1. Purchase and Sale Contract — Buyer has the option to close or not
2. Purchase/Option Back — Buyer gives the seller the right to buy back the option
3. Listing Option — Sell and make more than normal commissions
4. Management Option — Get an option to purchase in a management agreement
5. Installment Purchase Option —​ For property or notes, pay installments or quit
6. Rehab Loan Option — Give rehaber option to pay loan and keep the gain
7. Shared Appreciation Option ​— Property or notes, give the lender part of the gain
8. Defensive Options — Recorded option protects the equity
9. IRA Options — High leverage options best for turbocharging IRA account
10. 1031 Exchange Option ​— Options can be exchanged for real estate or options
11. Many More....