By now you have read an article or two (or ten) about the benefits of purchasing or brokering private notes. There is no debate that owning a cash flow can mean fewer headaches than actual real estate. But the advantages of becoming proficient in the note industry go well beyond just purchasing a note and getting a solid return. Here is just one of the really great features … [Read more...] about Risk vs Reward: What is Your Note Investing Hot Button?
Note Marketing During the Holidays?
We often get asked, "when are the ‘hot times’ to market for seller financed notes?" I think people are often looking for a precise answer like “Oh, February 7th is the best day of the year!” Of course marketing is never really that precise… …but there are DOWN times that you will want to pay attention to while deciding how and when you are marketing. Why? Well, … [Read more...] about Note Marketing During the Holidays?
Top 5 Ways to Buy Mortgage Notes
One of the things that make buying and selling mortgage notes so appealing is the multitude of ways an investor can purchase a note. Frankly, you are limited only by your imagination. Well, maybe imagination and reaching a desired yield. Here is a quick look at calculating the cash flow business that even those with math phobias will like. The Top 5 Ways to Buy Mortgage … [Read more...] about Top 5 Ways to Buy Mortgage Notes
Why We Don’t Provide Note Broker Mentoring
I don’t think a week goes by that someone doesn’t call or email us to “mentor” them as a note broker. I get why they call. We have been around for a long time, done lots of note buying deals, and like sharing information. So, why don’t we mentor people? Well, the answer may surprise you… We don’t really believe in expensive mentoring programs for note brokers. Don’t … [Read more...] about Why We Don’t Provide Note Broker Mentoring
Note Marketing: Two Out of Three Isn’t Bad
Actually, it was the topic of a speech that I gave years ago, but as I revisit it in my mind, it seems that nothing has changed much. The premise is simple. When creating and executing a marketing campaign, you have three choices. Speed – How fast you want to get to market (or react to current topical trends). Cost – How much (in dollars) the marketing will cost you … [Read more...] about Note Marketing: Two Out of Three Isn’t Bad