Note investing offers the potential for consistent cash flow and long-term returns—but only when deals are properly vetted. Performing or non-performing notes, overlooking key warning signs, can quickly turn a promising investment into a costly problem. The good news is that most bad deals leave clues. Detecting Note Investing Red Flags As a Note Buyer (or Broker), … [Read more...] about Note Investing Red Flags: What to Watch Before You Buy
Balloon Payments in Mortgage Notes: What Note Investors Need to Know
When evaluating mortgage notes, one term that comes up but isn't always fully understood is the balloon payment. For note creators and investors, this feature can significantly impact both risk and return. Whether you're new to note investing or expanding your portfolio, understanding how balloon payments work is essential to making informed decisions. What Is a Balloon … [Read more...] about Balloon Payments in Mortgage Notes: What Note Investors Need to Know
Unraveling Title Insurance: What Note Buyers Need to Know
Most of us have heard of title insurance. You probably noticed it on your closing statement when you purchased a home with a traditional mortgage. Or maybe it came up when you created or purchased a seller-financed note. Title insurance is there to protect the chain of ownership, leading to the mindset of "if there's title insurance, I'm covered." But when it comes to … [Read more...] about Unraveling Title Insurance: What Note Buyers Need to Know
Real Deal #291 – Smooth Sailing Texas Note
We have seen a ton of interesting deals over the years. And we often joke that all notes have their quirks — and that's true and not always a bad thing. Sometimes it's a unique note that takes an investor who is okay with its location, type, and story. Other times it's family tension, a death, or missing paperwork. While this Texas note had some quirks, it was by far our … [Read more...] about Real Deal #291 – Smooth Sailing Texas Note
5 Marketing Moves to Make Before the End of the Year
As we start seeing more Christmas decorations and start hearing more Christmas jingles on the radio, it means the year is coming to a close. Did you accomplish everything in 2025 with your note business that you set out to? If the answer is yes — congrats! It's time to set your sights on a bigger 2026. If the answer is no — it's time to reflect on what changes can help … [Read more...] about 5 Marketing Moves to Make Before the End of the Year
