Balloons are popular with seller finance so make sure you have enough run way to get the property operating smoothly and enough equity to refi or sell when the balloon hits. low money down is a great way to scale but you have to keep a good handle on your finances other wise you can scale your problems.

Signing was postponed until the following afternoon, and it went smoothly from there.I received confirmation on Monday 1/29 that the loan had funded and we have officially closed.

Love the smooth intro video on your YEG carrot site!

Everything has gone smoothly. 

When you treat them as partners and maintain open communication, it ensures your projects run smoothly, even when challenges arise.

But I would be careful to promise anyone a smooth experience, so they are not "wondering" for 8 years in the wilderness (I think you meant wandering)I generally believe in education.

I'm hesitate to look for anymore deals though until this gets smoothed out. 

If I can purchase this property smoothly and it all works out then I know he will be ready to start selling me his other properties in the same fashion so that his trust just receives a monthly cash flow payment from them instead of his family having to deal with the properties when he's gone. 

I went out to view my first property and everything went pretty smoothly, I got lots of info and took lots of pictures.

Some of you may be younger than the seller, and it is important they have confidence that you can perform and that you are not “wishy-washy,†flying by the seat of your pants, or just a smooth talker.Note: The other powerful command is you are telling them that their house is “SOLD!