Hey Cashflow crew!

This week we are excited to explore a crucial aspect of the acquisition process: creative financing and the concept of seller financing. As aspiring business owners and investors, understanding these alternative financing methods can open up new possibilities and enable you to navigate the acquisition landscape with confidence and strategic insight.

Creative financing techniques offer innovative approaches to funding business acquisitions, especially when traditional lending options may be limited. One such method gaining popularity is seller financing. In this arrangement, the seller of a business becomes the lender and provides a loan to the buyer, allowing them to purchase the business while spreading out the payments over an agreed-upon period. This arrangement offers several benefits for both parties involved. For buyers, it can provide access to capital that might otherwise be challenging to obtain, particularly for those with limited financial resources or a less-than-ideal credit history. Seller financing also demonstrates the seller's confidence in the business's future success, as they are essentially investing in the buyer's ability to continue and grow the company they have built.

Whether you are a seasoned investor or embarking on your first business acquisition journey, understanding these creative financing methods will equip you with the knowledge and tools to pursue your entrepreneurial aspirations with ingenuity and financial astuteness.

• Virtual Networking: Raquel Rigby is ready to talk deals with you! She initiated an ongoing thread inviting members to have a weekly virtual networking session, which will be Thursdays at 5pm CST. It will be a casual meetup to get to know each other and discuss wins/struggles and do live deal reviews. RSVP here for the June 29th call!

• Mixed-use Property: Lauren Hofmann is making an offer on a mixed-use property soon and would like your help navigating the pros and cons of the deal. She met with the seller and shared perceived advantages and disadvantages. She hopes to connect with anyone with experience navigating seller financing who might have some ideas or tips before moving forward. Help out here.
• Operations Assistance: Elisa Rueda is asking if members need support getting the new business fully transitioned while maintaining the day-to-day business. She has time to help with operations and has experience managing the front and back ends of the business. Feel free to reach out here!

• Last week we shared a cool tool you could use called ChatPDF. Please let us know if you have other cool tools you’d like us to share!

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Stack cash and flow,

The Contrarian Cashflow Team

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