Following a year of growth, we continued to see strong owner financing numbers in 2024 with an 8% increase in dollar volume of created notes compared to last year. Let's dive into the numbers and see what other trends we saw. Insights on Owner Financing Trends Even as overall real estate activity cooled, the consistent creation of private notes underscores … [Read more...] about Seller Financing Held Strong in 2024
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Setting Up the “Luck of the Irish” in Note Investing
When I suggested that someone write a funny article that tied St. Patrick's Day to note investing…well…I didn't think it would have to be me. While a solid investing strategy is built on research, due diligence, and experience, sometimes it feels like a stroke of good fortune when you find that perfect deal. So, in the spirit of St. Paddy's Day, here are five attempts … [Read more...] about Setting Up the “Luck of the Irish” in Note Investing
Real Deal Breakers: What Can Wreck Your Note
Flexibility is the name of the seller financing game — or rather, the name of one of the benefits of owner financing. Flexibility for home sellers who want interest income, flexibility for home buyers looking for affordable homes, and flexibility for investors to make a deal work. As the investor, you set your price. You can offset risk factors and costs with your … [Read more...] about Real Deal Breakers: What Can Wreck Your Note