Let's dive into another real deal seller-financed note example. This time, we are taking a trip to the Lightning Capital of the United States — Florida. This transaction shows how note investors can work with less-than-ideal terms, get the yield they want, and move quickly. We all want our deals to close fast, but this one took that to a new level... The Details - 1st … [Read more...] about Flexibility with Notes – Getting Deals Done
How to Make Money With Notes, Without Money to Invest
I didn't exactly start my note buying journey with a pile of money. In my mid-20s, after retiring from raft guiding (surprise, it's not that lucrative) and getting a "big-girl" job, I had some of my first savings I was ready to throw at retirement, but I wanted something beyond buying a few stocks. I'd listen to all these investors telling me what I needed to do. And I got … [Read more...] about How to Make Money With Notes, Without Money to Invest
Strategies to Help Close Deals
How successful note buyers keep deals moving from inquiry to closing. Where do you think note deals can stall out? Is it during due diligence, while trying to collect all the necessary documents for underwriting? Is it during a Purchaser Interview? Is it BPO or title? Maybe it's when the seller realizes the note can't be purchased for 100% of the unpaid balance? While … [Read more...] about Strategies to Help Close Deals
Lessons from Getting My MLO
Traditional mortgage providers take compliance and the ability to repay seriously — you should too. Recently, I took and passed the SAFE Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO) Test. Included in that test is a required 20-hour NMLS pre-licensing education (along with your state's required education). It was eye-opening. Working our quoting desk for the last three years, … [Read more...] about Lessons from Getting My MLO
Note Investing Red Flags: What to Watch Before You Buy
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
