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MODULE 03 · 25 min
Vehicle Acquisition & Financing
Buy the boring car that prints money.
In this lesson
- Cash vs. finance vs. lease-to-rent
- The $/day-to-payment ratio rule
- Auction, dealer, and private-party sourcing
- Inspection checklist before you wire funds
Operator takeaways
- Daily rate should be at least 1/20th of the monthly payment
- Reliability beats prestige for the first three cars
- Always pull a full history report and pre-purchase inspection
Module Quiz
Best score: 0% · 100% required to complete1. Which vehicle profile is safest for a first rental car?
2. A pre-purchase inspection is: