I'm Considering Seller Financing
Spread the tax hit and often improve your net proceeds.
Seller carrybacks are common in Arizona park deals, especially for parks that banks find awkward: fewer than 30 spaces, private wells, septic systems, or heavy park-owned home income.
Carrying paper can raise your total return and spread capital gains across years under installment-sale rules, but it also means you are the lender. Structure matters: down payment, rate, term, amortization, and personal guaranty.
What matters most in Arizona
- Larger down payments and shorter terms reduce your risk considerably.
- Record a first-position deed of trust and require proof of insurance and tax payment.
- Talk to your CPA about installment-sale treatment before agreeing to terms.
"Don't have clean books? Don't let that stop you. Start with what you know."
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