2.99% Hybrid Creative Finance Deal | STR Allowed
104 Kara Lake Dr, Santa Rosa Beach, FL
3 Beds | 3 Baths | 1,654 Sq Ft | Built 2021
Located just minutes from the Gulf beaches, this property offers a rare opportunity to acquire a low-rate hybrid creative finance deal in one of Floridaās strongest rental and vacation markets. The property is located in a community that allows short-term rentals (STR/Airbnb) while also supporting strong long-term rental demand.
The deal is structured as a Subject-To acquisition with a 2.99% fixed mortgage, paired with 0% seller financing, creating an extremely favorable financing position that is difficult to replicate in todayās market.
Deal Highlights
⢠2.99% Fixed Mortgage (Subject-To)
⢠0% Seller Financing Carry
⢠STR / Airbnb Allowed Community
⢠Tenant in Place ā Immediate Income
⢠Minutes to Gulf Beaches
⢠Hybrid Creative Finance Structure
Investor Overview
Purchase Price
$439,000
Estimated Market Value
ā $460,000+
Immediate Equity
ā $21,000
Existing Mortgage (Subject-To)
Balance: $322,991
Interest Rate: 2.99% Fixed
Payment (PITI): ā $2,053.91
Seller Financing
Carry Amount: $43,009
Interest: 0%
Monthly Payment: $0
Balloon: 10 Years
Entry Capital
Total Entry: ~$58,000
Includes:
⢠Down payment
⢠Buyer fee
⢠Estimated closing costs (~$7Kā$10K)
Tenant & Lease Information
The property currently has a tenant in place through November 2026, providing immediate income from day one.
Current Rent: $2,500/month
The tenant has been great to work with and understands that rent is currently below market. They are aware that rent will need to be adjusted closer to market rates at renewal, or they will need to vacate at the end of the lease term.
Estimated market long-term rent is approximately $3,000ā$3,500 per month, creating a clear path to increased cash flow.
Cash Flow Potential
Current Tenant Scenario
Rent: $2,500/mo
Estimated Net Cash Flow: ~$446/mo
Market Long-Term Rental
Estimated Rent: $3,000 ā $3,500/mo
Projected Cash Flow:
~$946 ā $1,446/mo
Short-Term Rental Potential
Estimated STR Gross Revenue:
~$6,100/mo
Investment Summary
This deal combines three powerful investor advantages:
⢠Sub-3% financing that cannot be replicated today
⢠0% seller carry with no monthly payments
⢠Multiple exit strategies (STR, LTR, or resale)
Hybrid structures with 2.99% debt and 0% seller carry are extremely rareāespecially in high-demand coastal markets like Santa Rosa Beach.
This is a premium creative finance opportunity offering strong upside, flexible rental strategies, and long-term appreciation potential in one of Floridaās most desirable beach markets.