Leasing an IPv4 address allows you to have possession of the address without having to pay a relatively more expensive amount. With IPv4 addresses becoming scarce and dearer, leasing has become a more convenient option for many businesses. Leasing also means you will not have to enter a long-term agreement. You can lease it for even a month. Besides, leasing relieves you of the responsibility to search for potential purchasers. You would have to do that when you purchase an IP address and look to sell it, but not when you lease it. Here is an infographic that shows you how this process works.