Approaching owner finacning and do you involve your agent?

[Jared Lasko]

I am wondering how people approach the owner finance deal. I realize that each person needs different things on each deal. Such as some are more interested in a large down payment, some are interested in just monthly income, etc. But my main question is how do you approach the deal as a whole. Do you, yourself, contact the listing agent and ask if they have considered owner financing? Do you contact the owner directly? And if so, how?

Lastly, do you involve your agent? I guess the same questions as above would apply as well if you do involve your agent.

I have not done an owner finance deal but I would love to do one so I can learn another way to get some more doors!

Thanks all!