How should I structure this deal? - Posted by Nicole

Real Estate Investing
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Posted by phil fernandez on May 08, 2000 at 19:50:05:

Hi Nicole,

You’re making progress I see.

What is your seller’s motivation ? Are you sure the FMV is $349,000.?

I would initially test the seller’s motivation with a very low offer with a bunch of perks for yourself. Example : Offer him $295,000 with a 5 year option with 50% rent credits if you excercise your option. Mention to the seller that this would give you further incentive to go through with the deal.

How much money does he need up front? If you don’t have the money, perhaps a partner would for 50% of the profits.

What do you plan to do with the property once you acquire it? Some of these answers will guide you towards making your offer.

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How should I structure this deal? - Posted by Nicole

Posted by Nicole on May 08, 2000 at 12:01:45:

I found a 3 Bedroom/2 Bath home with a lease-back option. The asking price (as well as the comps in the area) is $349,000. The seller is willing to go down to $327,000 and also hinted that he would go down an additional $15,000 from the $327,000 price. He would like me to qualify for the loan and then I would lease the property back to me until December.

This seller is very flexible. Should I offer him the full asking price with a 36 month lease option? The only problem with this is that he is building another home and needs some money for that project.

What should I do?