Instead of discussing the possibility of owner finance with sellers - what if I offered the opportunity to  JV where they are the equity partner?   

I have an opportunity to purchase a mixed use property that seller is open to using partial seller finance.

Jane - you can always approach and person selling there home on the MLS and ask will they so seller financing.

Having the seller carry a second is not a problem for the first, as long as their business with you is finished and the loan has closed.

I'm trying to structure a deal for the seller but the real estate agent won't submit my offer to the seller because they don't think the offer is beneficial for the seller.

In short, I’m trying to figure out if it’s worth pursuing an off-market seller financing deal versus getting a traditional loan and competing for the property on the open market.

If you have the sellers, the buyers will start reaching out - it likely wont work for some of them and then you can ask what they are looking for and build relationships that way.

Congrats on finding a property and a willing seller!

Quote from @Guillermo Perez: Does anyone have experience with seller finance?

Quote from @Jared Haxton: Hi BP Community,I own a 2-bed/2-bath condo in Prescott, AZ (near Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, hospitals, and medical facilities), and I’m exploring selling it via seller financing.