Owner financed land is when the owner of the land finances the purchase of the land themselves. The owner acts just like a bank, giving you the land in exchange for receiving regular payments for the land until it is paid in full. Typically, the land itself is the collateral.
Think of it just like getting a mortgage from the bank, but without all the hassle, paperwork, credit checks, and pre-approval.
Land owners like owner financing because it allows them to sell more property, including to those who might not normally be able to afford the purchase, while also providing a steady stream of cash flow.
Investors like owner financing because it allows them to invest in more property even if they don’t have the full amount of money available.