Despite a few dustings of snow here and there, we really are in Spring. Spring means we can put away the Winter coats, fire up the BBQ, and even do some Spring cleaning around the house. If you are going to spend some time in the attic rearranging holiday boxes and grandma's old books, why not spend a few minutes on your personal finances? Specifically, any real estate … [Read more...] about Spring Cleaning Your Real Estate Note
What Is Minimum Note Discount and Why Is It So Important?
Let's face it, some people like to buy at a discount and notes are no exception. One of the reasons mortgage notes are so attractive from an investment standpoint is that, in addition to being backed by real estate, the investor gets to set the buying terms. The investor decides which type of property they like as security (residential, commercial, land), what area they … [Read more...] about What Is Minimum Note Discount and Why Is It So Important?
7 Benefits of Investing in Notes Instead of Real Estate
Investing in real estate has long been a popular choice for investors looking to grow their wealth and secure their financial future. However, there's another lesser-known investment opportunity that offers several advantages over traditional real estate… Investing In Private Mortgage Notes. Real estate note investing involves purchasing the debt obligation from the note … [Read more...] about 7 Benefits of Investing in Notes Instead of Real Estate
If Notes Are So Great, Why Do Investors Sometimes Sell Them?
We talk a lot about investing in real estate notes and why we think it is a lot better than being a hands-on landlord. Let’s say this: being the bank is easier than being a janitor.* *Ok, you are not really the janitor, and there is nothing wrong with that profession. But sometimes, as a landlord, you feel like you have to do all the work (or hire people to do it). Fix … [Read more...] about If Notes Are So Great, Why Do Investors Sometimes Sell Them?
Inflation and Note Investing
There is a lot of talk lately about inflation. But what about inflation and note investing? It stands to reason inflation has people worried after we kicked off January and February 2022 with some unusually high numbers (7.5% and 7.9% respectively) — or so we thought. Then March and April were even higher at 8.5% and 8.3% respectively. NOTE: Keep in mind those are … [Read more...] about Inflation and Note Investing