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Updated over 8 years ago on . Most recent reply

how do i structure an Interest only contract with seller
Forgive my naivety, I am in Texas and have agreed on an interest only contract with a balloon payment at end of 6 years. This will be my first one and I have a few questions i need help with.
1. Do i still transfer deed in my LLC name, and record the sellers lien against the property? (like a traditional mortgage?
2. Would a land contract be more beneficial until the payment balloons?
3. Do i need a real estate lawyer to draft this up for me?
Seeking opinions on what you all would do / do do, not soliciting legal counsel or recommendations. Yes i said "do-do"
Deal: 4% IO. downpayment 10k. Sale price 81k. Balloon payment of 71k due at the end of year 6. IO payment would be $234 monthly. Rent $1100-1500/mo. C+ neighborhood (safe at night). Current value $100-120k