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The Art of the 0% Interest Deal
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The Art of the 0% Interest Deal

Christina Haws
1 min read
04:56 – 06:08
From: Creative Ways to Buy Your First Investment Property

Christina breaks down the financial structure of the Shady Acres acquisition. Because the sellers owned the property outright, they were able to negotiate a 10-year term with zero percent interest. She explains that this wasn't about being 'sneaky,' but about finding a payment structure that worked for both parties. The sellers benefited by postponing capital gains taxes and getting a steady income without the headache of management, while Christina and her husband were able to add immense value to the park without interest debt.

Life Lesson

Understanding the other party's needs (like tax deferment) allows for much better terms than just focusing on price.

"People come to me and they have their 20% down... But we probably should have talked like 5 years ago. Like, you didn't actually need to have all this saved."

— Matthew

Listen to the full episode: Creative Ways to Buy Your First Investment Property

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