How do I offer Seller Financing as a Real Estate Investor?

Seller financing in real estate deals has lots of benefits for both buyers and sellers. As such, it can be a powerful tool for real estate investors. 

But many investors struggle with the nuts and bolts of it. 

  • How do I propose seller financing to a buyer or seller?
  • How do I structure seller financing in a real estate contract?
  • Can real estate agents put together seller-financed deals?
  • What are the costs associated with seller financing?
  • What are the benefits of seller financing for buyers and sellers of real estate?

The answers to some of these questions are surprisingly simple!

The short video below discusses how to put together a seller-financed deal, but for a deeper dive and more detailed explanation, check out The Dark Art of Seller Financing Explained.

Jeff Copeland

Jeff Copeland is the Broker/Owner of Copeland Morgan LLC. Recognized as one of the best property management companies in St. Petersburg, FL by Expertise.com in 2020 and 2021, and more recently by Home Team in 2026, Copeland Morgan LLC provides full-service real estate sales and property management in St. Petersburg and across the Tampa Bay area. Licensed as both a Florida real estate broker and a certified residential contractor, Jeff also owns Copeland Construction & Restoration LLC He is a 22-year military veteran and holds a master's degree in public administration and a bachelor's degree in management and international business. In addition to decades of experience across federal, state, and local government, Jeff has owned, operated, and sold multiple Florida businesses. He is also the founder and CEO of The Jackson Copeland Foundation, a charity in St. Petersburg, Florida dedicated to supporting leukemia patients and their families while sponsoring high-impact leukemia research.