Creative Seller Financing

[Jonathan Dempsey]

I would love to hear about how members of the group have successfully made different seller financing deals work.  I particularly work in the short term space and have made an offer to a seller with pretty simple payment terms.   However, the seller knowing my specialty, countered asking me for a proposal with more upside for the seller or to do a rental arbitrage.

My initial offer was a 5% upfront cash payment, 15 year repayment plan at 4% interest and attempt to refinance within 7 years to repay the seller in full and secure more traditional financing.  

Would love to hear any past ideas or creative suggestions!   Cheers everyone!