5 Pros and Cons of Using Land Contracts

Seller Financing| Creative Finance| Deal Structures| General Investing

April 09, 2025•1 min read

Are you considering using a contract for deed (land contract) in your real estate investing business?

In this podcast episode, we dive into the 5 key benefits and disadvantages of using contract for deed, sharing real-world insights and lessons learned from our own experience.

As new investors, we made mistakes that could have been avoided with the right knowledge—mistakes you don’t have to make! Whether you're new to creative financing or looking for tips to fine-tune your strategy, this video will equip you with actionable advice to succeed.

🔥 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

How contract for deed works in real estate investing

The pros and cons every investor should consider

Common pitfalls to avoid when using land contracts Tips and tricks for creating win-win deals

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Ken Rossics

Ken is a highly successful real estate investor with nearly 25 years of experience and millions of dollars in transactions including buy and hold properties, renovations, lease options, seller financing, note creation/investing, tax sale investing, and even international real estate ownership. Ken has spent countless hours obtaining advanced and strategic knowledge in numerous areas of real estate investing. His knowledge and experience in real estate propelled him to early retirement at the age of 45, but he didn't rest on his laurels. Instead, Ken redirected his efforts and has devoted his life to helping the next generation of investors become better every day. Ken is also a self-proclaimed serial entrepreneur with numerous operating businesses in the real estate space as well as his other life-long passions of traveling and health and wellness where he is also a published author.

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