FAQ

Who is this program designed for - everyday homebuyers or property investors?

It’s built for both!

Traditional buyers get immediate occupancy and full control to personalize, renovate, and decorate the home. With no credit check, or background review required, plus a modest down payment, it’s easier to transition from renting to owning. Your monthly payments build real equity and support long-term financial security instead of going toward someone else’s mortgage.

Investors benefit from fast access, low entry costs, and fewer fees compared to hard-money financing. The affordable payments often leave room for profit when renting at market rates, enabling quick rehab-and-cash-flow strategies. It’s also simple to add multiple properties and grow a portfolio over time.

How does this program work?

Most properties are being purchased via a Contract for Deed (sometimes called a land contract) which is a seller-financed purchase arrangement. You make regular installment payments directly to the seller, who keeps legal title to the property until you’ve paid the full agreed price. At that point, the deed transfers to you. This differs from a standard mortgage, where a bank provides the loan and you get title immediately (with the lender holding a lien).

Is a down payment requred?

Yes.  A non-refundable down payment is required although it is typically lower than a traditional down payment for a mortgage.

How long does the process take?

Our streamlined process can often wrap up in as little as 5 days:

  • First, after pre-qualification, tour the home, ask questions, and confirm it’s the right choice.
  • Next, review and sign the agreement and submit your non-refundable down payment in cash or money order (usually ~$5,000 or less, applied to the purchase).
  • Finally, move in quickly—receive your keys and a welcome packet with key details like warranty and upkeep info.

How are property taxes and insurance handled on the properties?

Property Taxes – Property Taxes are paid by the company yearly and are reimbursed as part of the monthly payment.  Since property taxes may increase year over year this part of the payment will change over the course of the agreement.

Insurance – Insurance is an important part of the agreement on each property.  Some properties will include insurance that will be reimbursed as part of the monthly payment others will have a requirement that you purchase insurance as part of the agreement.  Any provided insurance is for the structure only and will not cover personal belonging.

Who is Effortless Home Deals in this process?

Effortless Home Deals simply provides marketing, and administrative services to small companies or individual investors that have properties located in central Mississippi that want to connect with people that maybe looking for affordable options for property ownership.  We do not own the properties that are marketed but do have marketing rights and administrative rights.  We do not set prices, payments or provide any warranties or guarantees of condition of properties. We are not acting as a realtor, property manager or other real estate professional.