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EPISODE · Sep 11, 2026 · 18 MIN

EP 204: How Much Money Do You REALLY Need for a No-Money-Down Real Estate Deal?

from Creative Finance Playbook · host Jenn and Joe

Ready To Buy Real Estate Without Banks, Credit, Or Large Down Payments? Apply To Learn More:⁠creativefinanceplaybook.com/pod-call   ⁠How much money do you ACTUALLY need to buy a house with no money down? 💰One of the biggest misconceptions about creative finance is that “no money down” means you don’t need any money at all.That’s not necessarily true.In this episode of Creative Finance Playbook, Joe Delle Fave breaks down the real costs he considers before buying a creative finance deal—even when the seller requires $0 down.Joe walks through expenses like:Seller down payment, if requiredClosing costsInsuranceUtilitiesThree months of payment reservesRepairs and property preparationMarketing and acquisition costsWholesaler or agent fees, when applicableJoe also breaks down the four major numbers he looks at when analyzing creative finance deals:1️⃣ Cost of acquisition2️⃣ Monthly payment vs. potential rent3️⃣ Term length4️⃣ Purchase pricePlus, Joe explains why price isn’t always the most important number when you can negotiate favorable terms—and why he prefers asking sellers questions instead of automatically offering more than a property is worth just because seller financing is available.You’ll also hear how Joe uses rent-to-own as an exit strategy and how option deposits can potentially help recover the capital invested into a deal.🔥 Want the Creative Finance Playbook Deal Analyzing Calculator Joe talks about in this episode?👇 Comment “CALCULATOR” and we’ll send you the details!👍 If this episode helped you, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE it with another real estate investor.Follow Creative Finance Playbook for more creative finance strategies, seller conversations, deal breakdowns, and real-world investing education.► Come to our next Free Live Workshop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠creativefinanceplaybook.com/pod-training   ► Learn How To Generate Free Off Market Leads & Talk To Sellers (Free Guide)creativefinanceplaybook.com/pod-playbook► Join Our Free Facebook Group & Connect with Us and Our Community:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/creativefinanceplaybook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Follow Us on Instagram for Real-Time Tips & Updates:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/creativefinanceplaybook/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Like Our Facebook Page to Stay Updated:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/CFPlaybook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@creativefinanceplaybook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔌 STAY CONNECTED & SUBSCRIBE 🔌Instagram: @creativefinanceplaybookFacebook: Creative Finance PlaybookYouTube: Creative Finance Playbook➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ DISCLAIMERWe’re Jenn and Joe Delle Fave, here to share our real estate journey. While we’re not CPAs, lawyers, or financial advisors, we are experienced full-time investors who love sharing what we've learned. Always consult professionals before making major financial decisions. Our goal is to inspire, guide, and help you take control of your financial future!

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