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Michael Del Prete discusses the resurgence of seller financing in Arizona's real estate market amidst challenging traditional financing conditions.

Welcome to another episode of The AZREIA Show! In this episode, Michael Del Prete, Executive Director of the Arizona Real Estate Investors Association (AZREIA), explains why seller financing is making a major comeback in today's real estate market. As higher interest rates, tighter lending standards, and shrinking cash flow make traditional financing more challenging, Mike breaks down how seller carry financing can create win-win opportunities for both buyers and sellers. He explains the fundamentals of owner financing, the key terms that can be negotiated, and why many property owners are becoming more open to creative financing solutions. Mike also walks through a real-world Sedona investment example, showing how structuring the purchase price, down payment, interest rate, amortization schedule, and balloon payment can transform a deal that wouldn't work with conventional financing into one that generates positive cash flow. He shares practical advice on working with investor-friendly title companies and third-party loan servicing, finding motivated sellers through MLS and PropStream, and properly underwriting deals while accounting for market changes, operating expenses, and…

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