Shifting markets, rising interest rates, and banks tightening their loan qualifications lead many buyers (and sellers) to seller financing. Before we deep dive into why so many real estate agents have added seller financing to their toolbox, let me address the elephant in the room… …YES, real estate agents still earn their full commission (and sometimes even more). But … [Read more...] about Common Real Estate Agent Questions Surrounding Seller Financing
New to Note Investing? Here Are Your Next Steps
Real estate notes are a proven investment alternative, holding steady even when the general real estate market sees declines. Beyond that, seller financing offers tremendous opportunities for affordable homeownership to deserving buyers. It turn, it helps sellers looking to sell their hard-to-fund property or those wanting interest income instead of rental income. With all … [Read more...] about New to Note Investing? Here Are Your Next Steps
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
Getting Note Quotes – What Info Do You Need?
We all have had a note cross our desks that doesn't fit our investing goals. Whether the balance is too big or too small, it's not the type of property or occupancy we look for; it's in a state you don't buy notes, or it just doesn't fit your investment parameters - that's when you remove the buyer hat and put on the broker hat. But, before you just forward the email to your … [Read more...] about Getting Note Quotes – What Info Do You Need?
Learn the Lingo – Note Investing Terms
When first diving into the note industry world, it sure seems like folks are speaking a different language. And this is coming from someone that grew up around it. After working at the company from behind the scenes for several years, I have been taking a more hands-on approach the past few years (Hi - this is Mikayla, by the way). I've kept a running list of words … [Read more...] about Learn the Lingo – Note Investing Terms
