I like to find owner finance deals and just finance the down payment for as many years as I can for cash flow.

You can contribute by finding deals or managing properties in exchange for a share of the profits.Lease Options: Control properties without owning them by renting with an option to buy, and potentially sublease for profit.Owner Financing: Buy properties directly from sellers willing to finance, bypassing traditional lenders and often requiring less upfront money.REIGs: Join real estate investment groups to pool funds with others for property investments.For a more hands-off approach, investing in turnkey properties in growing markets with minimal upfront investment would be ideal (like in the Southeast and Midwest of the country).

JBF Financial Services LLC DBA Finance International Group is a boutique mortgage brokerage that only does business in Florida.

My agent is saying that we are unable to split the contract that way (or reduce the purchase price), so I'm trying to figure out options.

If so, I'd consider those options first as they fit in the infinite banking concept.

If I were to approach a seller of a $200k home, and they had a remaining mortgage of $100k, could I get a new bank financed loan for that $100k, and have the seller finance the remaining $100k of equity to me?   

How did you finance this deal?

At least you have the option of saying yes or no before it is sold. 

Are there any local meet ups, groups, or anything going on to start meeting people and continue trying to learn more about real estate investing? I am currently reading the UBG and have Rich Dad Poor Dad on the way an...

The owner is open to seller finance for us.