I have a confession: I love a good planning and goal-setting session. There’s just something so alluring about setting a vision and developing a plan. Plus, I get to make a list (another satisfying endeavor). But do you know what I like even more than setting goals? A smart system. Now, I know what you might be thinking: "Not another goal-setting article." You’ve probably … [Read more...] about Smart Goals, Smarter Systems
Managing Mortgages After a Natural Disaster: 7 Steps Every Note Holder Should Take
Natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods, tornadoes and wildfires can wreak havoc on communities, leaving homeowners grappling with property damage and financial hardships. We all watched with heavy hearts as Hurricane Helene and then Milton caused widespread destruction across the southeastern U.S. And recently, the historic Texas flooding that displaced thousands and … [Read more...] about Managing Mortgages After a Natural Disaster: 7 Steps Every Note Holder Should Take
The Corporate Transparency Act Survival Guide: File Now, Pour Wine Later
Last week we bit the bullet of compliance and filed the ownership reports now required under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Here’s what you need to know. Like most small business owners and real estate note investors, we balked at the invasion of privacy and yet another level of bureaucracy. Realistically, the government already has access to this information if you … [Read more...] about The Corporate Transparency Act Survival Guide: File Now, Pour Wine Later
How to Select the Right Note Servicing Company
Tracking payments and being sure they come in on time each month is crucial to successful note investing. Fortunately, there are third-party servicing companies that specialize in collecting payments. But how do you know which one is right for you? We have you covered with these 13 important questions to consider when selecting a note servicing company. What Does … [Read more...] about How to Select the Right Note Servicing Company
Note Hypothecation vs. Partials
Buying notes and worried you'll run out of funds for the next deal? When note investors want to recapitalize, we often turn to note hypothecation or a partial structure. But what’s the difference and is one better than the other? Who wins in the matchup between hypothecation vs partials when buying mortgage notes? What is Hypothecation? Have you ever … [Read more...] about Note Hypothecation vs. Partials
