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Keep Your Equity. Keep Your Income.
Lose the Landlording.

Exit your rental property in as little as 30 days — and keep earning monthly without the tenant calls.

No Tenants
No Repairs
No Vacancies
Just a Check Every Month
17+
Years in Arizona Real Estate
200+
Real Estate Transactions
8
Days — Fastest Close

What describes your situation?

Completely confidential — takes about 3 minutes

Accidental landlord with inherited property in Phoenix closed in 18 days
Burned-out landlord in Phoenix sold tenant-occupied in 10 days
$500K+ in loan balances settled for seller in Scottsdale
Inherited Phoenix property closed in 8 days
43% reduction negotiated on primary loan for Mesa homeowner
Pre-foreclosure seller in Glendale kept $47K in equity

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Your Licensed Team

Creative Finance Only Works With a Real Team Behind It. Here's Yours.

ResiFort coordinates — four independent, licensed parties handle your exit. Each one is accountable for their specialty, and you always know who's doing what.

The Four Parties

Every ResiFort Transaction Runs Through Four Licensed Specialists.

Brokerage

West USA Realty, Inc.

West USA Realty, Inc.

Mesa Branch · Est. 1986

Licensed AZ brokerage. Agency duties, contract oversight, MLS representation.

Licensed RMLO

Call The Underwriter

Call The Underwriter

Dan Deppen · NMLS Licensed

Dodd-Frank compliance. Borrower qualification, ability-to-repay, disclosures.

Loan Servicer

Allied Mortgage Servicing

Allied Mortgage Servicing

Licensed Loan Servicing

Monthly payment collection, escrow, IRS reporting, tax & insurance tracking.

Title / Escrow

Security Title

Security Title

AZ Licensed Title & Escrow

Clear title, closing docs, recording, funds disbursement, owner's policy.

Role names are permanent. Partner companies may evolve — the licensed responsibilities do not.

Marketplace Activity

Real Exits. Real Arizona Properties.

Browse recent closings and active opportunities across the ResiFort platform. Sellers — this is the marketplace your property joins. Buyers — submit an inquiry on any active listing to confirm availability.

Sold Tenant-In-Place

Mesa Tenant-In-Place Landlord Exit

Mesa, AZ · SFR / House

3 bed · 2 bath · 1,254 sq ft · 2 garage

$190,000 / Quick Close
Sold Below Market

Phoenix Trust Property Sale

Phoenix, AZ · SFR / House

5 bed · 4 bath · 3,150 sq ft · 2 garage · pool

$378,000 / Below Market
Sold Motivated Seller

Peoria Vacant Land Sale

Peoria, AZ · Land / Lot

12,590 sq ft lot · Residential · Buildable

$55,000 / Motivated Seller
Sold As-Is

Scottsdale Distressed Out-of-State Exit

Scottsdale, AZ · SFR / House

3 bed · 2 bath · 2,000 sq ft · 2 garage

$345,000 / As-Is
Sold Cash Only

Maricopa Mobile Home Title Issue Sale

Maricopa, AZ · Manufactured Home

3 bed · 2 bath · Built 1984 · Title cleared at close

$25,000 / Cash Only
Sold Reduced Price

Phoenix Landlord Portfolio Exit

Phoenix, AZ · SFR / House

3 bed · 2 bath · 1,247 sq ft · 1 carport

$140,000 / Reduced Price

Every ResiFort listing is hand-screened by the team. Sellers qualify before they list. Terms are reviewed for compliance and viability before we publish. That's why deals close — not because we have the most listings, but because the ones we have are ready.

Your 3-Step Path

Three Steps to Exit Your Rental and Keep the Income

1

Run Your Free Exit Analyzer

Yes, you can exit this property without losing your investment. Five questions, 60 seconds, and you'll see exactly how. Your 4 exit paths side-by-side with real numbers.

2

Compare Your 4 Exit Paths

MLS, cash offer, seller-financed note, and do-nothing. All modeled with your numbers, side-by-side. The do-nothing column usually shows what holding actually costs per month: that's where most of these conversations turn.

3

Execute With a Team That's Closed Hundreds

Licensed RMLO, professional note servicer, and Arizona-licensed brokerage handle structure, compliance, and closing, so you replace the landlord treadmill with predictable monthly note payments. Finally sleep without a 2am tenant text.

1

Find a Pre-Screened Property

Browse our curated creative-finance listings — every home is deal-ready — so you skip MLS dead-ends and see only properties actually structured for buyers like you.

2

Qualify Without the Bank

No W-2, no bank approval, no 30-day underwriting circus — we look at the whole picture so you qualify on terms that fit your real life, not a credit-score spreadsheet.

3

Move In and Build Equity Day One

Close on your timeline with terms built for your situation — so you stop paying rent that builds someone else's wealth and finally own the roof over your family's head.

Why Creative Finance

Why Creative Finance Wins Where Traditional Exits Fail

Traditional exits force you into one of three bad choices: discount-driven cash offers, commission-heavy MLS retail, or the landlord treadmill. Creative finance unlocks a fourth option that keeps more money in your pocket.

Stop Leaving Money on the Table

Traditional sales eat 8-10% in commissions. Cash offers discount 30-40%. Creative financing retains more of your equity.

Turn Your Property Into Passive Income

A monthly check for 5 to 30 years, paid by the buyer, managed by a professional servicer. You're still earning from the property, just without the landlord part.

Keep the IRS From Taking Your Profits

Instead of one big tax bill the year you sell, the gain spreads across the years you collect. Your CPA verifies the math from a packet we provide.

Sell As-Is Without Cash-Offer Discounts

Cash buyers discount 30-40% for the work they would have to do. Creative-finance buyers price the deal differently. You exit without running the renovation cycle.

Your Schedule, Not a Buyer's

Close in 30 days or wait six months. The pace bends to your schedule, not a buyer's, and the workflow runs remotely if you're out of state.

How We Deliver

Five Core Features. One Turnkey Exit. Every Benefit Above, Delivered.

One offer. Built around the way creative finance actually closes.

Wholesale
~50%
Cash Offer
~65%
Creative Finance
100%
Feature 01

Note Structuring with Above-Cash Pricing

Cash buyers discount 30-40%. MLS commissions take 5-6%. We structure a mortgage note instead: you collect near-full market value, paid out over time.

Buyer
RMLO
Servicer
Feature 02

RMLO-Verified Buyer + Professional Servicing

Dan Deppen (our RMLO) verifies the buyer and underwrites the mortgage note. Allied Servicing handles every payment. You collect a monthly check for the next 5 to 30 years.

1 Year
5 to 30 Years
Feature 03

IRS §453 Installment Structure + CPA Packet

Your equity stays yours instead of getting cut by a one-year capital gains hit. We hand your CPA the IRS §453 framework, sample HUD-1, and projected income schedule. Your accountant runs the numbers.

Title Cleared
Inspection Done
Paperwork Filed
Buyer Matched
Feature 04

Full Property + Paperwork Prep Coordinated

Cash buyers discount for the work they would have to do post-close. Turnkey Exit handles that work up front: clean title, inspection report, full paperwork prep. The property closes at structured-deal pricing, not the cash-offer haircut, and you never run the contractor list.

30 to 60 Days
Feature 05

End-to-End Remote Execution, 30 to 60 Days

30-60 day exit, handled fully remotely if you're out of state. Want to wait six months? Fine. Need to close in 30 days? Also fine. The pace bends to your schedule, not a buyer's.

Licensed Arizona agent with fiduciary duty Every buyer underwritten by a licensed RMLO Payments collected by a professional servicer

Not sure if the Turnkey Exit fits? Your Exit Plan preview and Reality Check call help you figure out the right level of support. No pressure to pick today.

Proven Track Record

Two Decades. Hundreds of Deals. Every Structure in the Book.

3× President's Circle $MM Producer. Arizona since 2004. Burned-out landlords. Inherited property. Out-of-state owners. Tenant-occupied rentals. ResiFort is the seller-first playbook built on all of it.

Compare Your Options

Four Exits. One Keeps the Income Coming.

Same property. Four exits. The numbers tell you which one keeps the most equity in your pocket.

Compare
Traditional Agent
Cash Buyer
Recommended ResiFort
Do Nothing
Sale Price
Market value Minus 5-6% commission
60-70% of value Discount is the fee
Near full market Structured over time
No sale Equity stays trapped
Contract to Close
60-90+ days If the deal holds
7-30 days
30-60 days 7-14 days with investor buyer
Indefinite
Repairs Required
Often required Plus staging
None
Coordinated for you We manage prep work
Ongoing
Fees & Costs
5-6% commission Plus closing costs
Hidden in discount You won't see a line item
Transparent fee You see exactly what you pay
Ongoing expenses Taxes, insurance, maintenance
Tax Impact
Full hit at once
Full hit at once
Spread over time Installment sale advantage
Ongoing property tax
Monthly Income
One lump sum
One lump sum
Yes — note payments Passive income, no management
Rental income But you still manage it
Management Burden
Eliminated
Eliminated
Eliminated Licensed servicer handles payments
Continues indefinitely
After the Sale
Relationship ends
Relationship ends
We stay with you 90-day support + note monitoring
Nothing changes Still a landlord
CLIENT STORIES

These Are Their Words. Not Ours.

Burned-out landlords, inherited properties, divorce timelines, out-of-state owners. Their words, unedited.

“Due to my ex-husband's health issues, I needed to sell quickly for medical expenses. Rafael's team offered a fair price, released $1,000 early to cover urgent costs, and even delivered the check to my home when there was a title company delay. Their dedication to helping me through a tough time was a true blessing.”

Betty Enciso
Betty Enciso Seller, Phoenix, AZ

“I was initially skeptical due to a bad experience with a previous buyer, but Rafael's team was transparent and followed through on everything they promised. They used their own funds to close the deal and covered all the closing costs. I felt relieved to work with such a reliable team.”

Cosme Navazo
Cosme Navazo Seller, Phoenix, AZ

“We needed to sell our property quickly to fund another purchase, and Rafael's team made it happen. They structured the transaction creatively to meet our needs, closed in 8 days, and we netted the exact amount we needed.”

Ivvy & Bryan Smith
Ivvy & Bryan Smith Sellers, Phoenix, AZ

“Due to my ex-husband's health issues, I needed to sell quickly for medical expenses. Rafael's team offered a fair price, released $1,000 early to cover urgent costs, and even delivered the check to my home when there was a title company delay. Their dedication to helping me through a tough time was a true blessing.”

Betty Enciso
Betty Enciso Seller, Phoenix, AZ

“I was initially skeptical due to a bad experience with a previous buyer, but Rafael's team was transparent and followed through on everything they promised. They used their own funds to close the deal and covered all the closing costs. I felt relieved to work with such a reliable team.”

Cosme Navazo
Cosme Navazo Seller, Phoenix, AZ

“We needed to sell our property quickly to fund another purchase, and Rafael's team made it happen. They structured the transaction creatively to meet our needs, closed in 8 days, and we netted the exact amount we needed.”

Ivvy & Bryan Smith
Ivvy & Bryan Smith Sellers, Phoenix, AZ

“I was struggling with unresponsive lenders and was on the verge of foreclosure. Rafael worked tirelessly for almost a year, coordinating with multiple lenders and finding a buyer to complete the sale. He managed to settle over $500,000 in loan balances and got the approval letters updated to remove a deficiency judgment from my record. I'm incredibly grateful to Rafael and his team for their expertise and dedication in a difficult situation.”

Ross Miljenovich
Ross Miljenovich Seller, Scottsdale, AZ

“I had title issues that delayed my sale for over three months, but Rafael's team stayed committed and patient throughout. They even provided a BPO report to help clear the final issues and kept to the original terms without asking for a price reduction. Rafael's dedication to delivering as promised made a stressful situation manageable.”

David Naseman
David Naseman Seller, Scottsdale, AZ

“After my tenants left my property in poor condition, Rafael's team offered a fair cash price without any negotiation. They closed in just a couple of weeks, and I received the full amount as promised. Their straightforward approach and quick action were exactly what I needed.”

Jason D. Gilliss
Jason D. Gilliss Seller, Glendale, AZ

“I was struggling with unresponsive lenders and was on the verge of foreclosure. Rafael worked tirelessly for almost a year, coordinating with multiple lenders and finding a buyer to complete the sale. He managed to settle over $500,000 in loan balances and got the approval letters updated to remove a deficiency judgment from my record. I'm incredibly grateful to Rafael and his team for their expertise and dedication in a difficult situation.”

Ross Miljenovich
Ross Miljenovich Seller, Scottsdale, AZ

“I had title issues that delayed my sale for over three months, but Rafael's team stayed committed and patient throughout. They even provided a BPO report to help clear the final issues and kept to the original terms without asking for a price reduction. Rafael's dedication to delivering as promised made a stressful situation manageable.”

David Naseman
David Naseman Seller, Scottsdale, AZ

“After my tenants left my property in poor condition, Rafael's team offered a fair cash price without any negotiation. They closed in just a couple of weeks, and I received the full amount as promised. Their straightforward approach and quick action were exactly what I needed.”

Jason D. Gilliss
Jason D. Gilliss Seller, Glendale, AZ

“Rafael's team stayed in touch with us over several months until we were ready to sell our rental property. They provided a cash offer, took the property as-is, and handled the closing quickly despite repair issues. We're grateful for their patience, persistence, and the seamless sale experience.”

Gurj Johal
Gurj Johal Seller, Phoenix, AZ

“I needed to sell my house quickly due to a court order, and Rafael's patience and support made it possible. He created a listing plan tailored to the property's needs and even offered a commission reduction if offers came in low. Thanks to Rafael's negotiating, we secured a buyer and finalized everything without resorting to a short sale.”

Steven Tremonti
Steven Tremonti Seller, Mesa, AZ

“I was out of state and needed to sell a property with extensive repairs and family members who needed to relocate. Rafael and his team arranged a quick close, let my family stay a little longer, and even provided assistance to help them move. I truly appreciated their understanding.”

Sandra Tevis
Sandra Tevis Seller, Phoenix, AZ

“Rafael's team stayed in touch with us over several months until we were ready to sell our rental property. They provided a cash offer, took the property as-is, and handled the closing quickly despite repair issues. We're grateful for their patience, persistence, and the seamless sale experience.”

Gurj Johal
Gurj Johal Seller, Phoenix, AZ

“I needed to sell my house quickly due to a court order, and Rafael's patience and support made it possible. He created a listing plan tailored to the property's needs and even offered a commission reduction if offers came in low. Thanks to Rafael's negotiating, we secured a buyer and finalized everything without resorting to a short sale.”

Steven Tremonti
Steven Tremonti Seller, Mesa, AZ

“I was out of state and needed to sell a property with extensive repairs and family members who needed to relocate. Rafael and his team arranged a quick close, let my family stay a little longer, and even provided assistance to help them move. I truly appreciated their understanding.”

Sandra Tevis
Sandra Tevis Seller, Phoenix, AZ
Common Questions

The Questions Every Tired Landlord Wants Answered

Plain answers about how seller financing works, what it costs, what happens if a buyer defaults, and the tax timing. Read these before you book a call.

Still have questions?

Seller financing means you stay in the chain as the lender after you sell — the buyer sends monthly payments directly to you instead of to a bank. You typically collect a meaningful down payment from the buyer at closing, then steady monthly note income for years afterward. It's a standard, legal structure handled through licensed title companies, attorney-drafted documents, and third-party underwriting by a licensed Residential Mortgage Loan Originator. ResiFort sits in the middle the entire way — your advisor and facilitator, never the buyer. You keep your equity, get cash up front, collect monthly income, and have a fully compliant paper trail.

Yes. The whole point is to take this off your plate. We work the transaction so you don't have to do staging, repairs, or renovations — the property's current condition is factored into the pricing and terms at the structuring stage. If there are repairs that genuinely add value, you can choose to do them or let them be priced in. You won't be forced to clean, stage, or coordinate contractors to get to the closing table.

Most exits land in the 30 to 60 day window. Tighter than that when there's an investor buyer in the chain. We've closed in 8 days when health emergencies forced it. Slower when you want to wait for the right retail buyer. No appraisal-contingency drama, no bank underwriting on our end, no financing fall-through.

Two layers of protection. Prevention: every buyer is fully underwritten by a licensed third-party Residential Mortgage Loan Originator — income, credit, and ability-to-repay verified before closing. Payments then run through professional note servicing, so late payments get flagged and enforced automatically. Remediation: you hold the promissory note and the deed of trust, which means if the buyer defaults, you have the legal right to foreclose and reclaim the property. Any payments received through the default date stay yours per the note terms. ResiFort coordinates the default protocol through our attorney network so you're informed, not buried.

Seller financing is typically structured as an installment sale under IRS Section 453. Your capital gain spreads across the years you actually receive payments instead of one tax-year hit. The interest portion of each payment is taxed separately as ordinary income. We supply a CPA-ready packet (§453 framework, sample HUD-1, projected income schedule) so your accountant verifies before you commit. We don't give tax advice. We hand your CPA the documentation.

You do, with us. Pricing starts from a licensed professional's market analysis of your specific property. Interest rate and payment terms are designed together — built to be attractive to qualified buyers AND a fair return for you holding the note. We model the exact cash flow over the note term and side-by-side it against a traditional sale before you commit. Attorney-reviewed contract templates handle the legal structure. Nothing goes to a buyer until you approve the terms in writing.

Your first step is free. The Reality Check call delivers a four-way exit analysis on your specific property at no cost. Most sellers move forward with the Turnkey Exit (Done-For-You handling, fully remote, end-to-end). If a different level of involvement fits better, we walk through the options on the call. Pricing scales with the level of support and is walked through transparently. No hidden fees, no upsells without conversation.

Listing with an agent ends your income stream. You sell, pay 5 to 6% commission, walk away with a lump sum. That's it. Seller financing through ResiFort converts the property into a paying asset: meaningful down payment at closing AND monthly note income for years afterward, full equity preserved (no cash-buyer discount, no commission haircut), and often a higher total over the note term than a traditional sale would clear. For some sellers, listing IS still the right answer. We'll tell you during your free Reality Check. If seller financing isn't your best path, we'll say so and refer you out. Burned-out landlords, inherited property owners, and equity-rich sellers who want predictable monthly income? This is a genuinely different exit.

Exit Your Rental.
Keep the Income.

Free Exit Plan, free Reality Check call, four exit paths side-by-side with real numbers. If seller financing isn't your best path, we say so and refer you out.

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