You Voted: Now see the results. Wow! You guys had insatiable appetites for note buying knowledge last year. With over 325 free articles it’s interesting to look back at the most read content on NoteInvestor.com. It's how you voted with the most precious commodity - your time. So here’s a look at what you wanted to know based on… The Top 10 Visited Pages at Note Investor … [Read more...] about What You Wanted To Know About Note Buying Last Year
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Current Market Trends of Non Performing Notes (NPNs)
The non-performing notes sector has been booming after the market went into debt due to the recession in 2008 and 2009. Now, the banks are selling the non-performing notes rather than foreclosing on them. Maintaining real estate is not what the banks want and that’s why they are now willing to sell these non-performing notes at a discount. Let’s discuss what NPN’s are in case … [Read more...] about Current Market Trends of Non Performing Notes (NPNs)
Increase Note Investing Yields With Early Payoffs
Want to increase note investing yields? Discover ways to restructure a note for early payoff! When a real estate note pays off early an investor's return can go up. Why? It is based on the Time Value of Money principal of... “Money Now Is Worth More Than Money Later” When notes are purchased at a discount (less than face value) the yield is already higher than the face … [Read more...] about Increase Note Investing Yields With Early Payoffs
Billions of Non Performing Notes Selling in 2015
We’re not even half way through the year and sales of non-performing note portfolios are already robust for 2015. Part of the credit goes to requirements issued by The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to reduce the number of delinquent loans in the portfolios of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae prompting several sales by these GSEs (Government Sponsored Enterprises). Largest … [Read more...] about Billions of Non Performing Notes Selling in 2015
Calculating Note Investments Using The 50-50 Partial
When buying real estate notes you will surely encounter a seller that flat-out refuses to take a discount. You can try explaining the time value of money until you turn blue in the face or… provide a simple alternative. Offer to buy half the number of remaining payments for half the balance. Not only is the seller happy, the investor can receive an increased … [Read more...] about Calculating Note Investments Using The 50-50 Partial
5 Years Of Growth For Seller Financing In 2014
"The number of seller financed notes created in 2014 increased by 4.7%," reports Scott Arpan of NoteSellerList.com. There is one number we all want to know... ...how many seller financed notes are being created? Each year, around this time, Advanced Seller Data Services releases some very important numbers. This running tally not only shows the number of notes created it … [Read more...] about 5 Years Of Growth For Seller Financing In 2014
Easy Tax-Advantaged Note Investing
When it comes to investing, everyone looks for an angle – a way to “beat the market” and get sizable returns with little risk. Unfortunately, with publically traded stocks and bonds, there is never an opportunity to make a purchase at a discount, below market, or at wholesale. Of the almost $7 trillion in IRAs, almost all investors chose to invest in lockstep based on advice … [Read more...] about Easy Tax-Advantaged Note Investing
Are You In The Note Business For The Wrong Reasons?
The act of buying privately held mortgage notes is a lot of things to a lot of different people. For some, it is a means of investing money and getting a good return on that investment. These ‘Investors’ prefer a predetermined return on investment, backed by real estate, without the hassles of owning real estate. Owning real estate, particularly rental properties, … [Read more...] about Are You In The Note Business For The Wrong Reasons?
10 Tools For Marketing Your Note Business Online!
We just returned from a great gathering of note investors at the first annual Note Expo in Dallas Texas. As promised during the presentation I am sharing the main points from my power point slides along with the tool links. If you weren't able to attend this year's convention I'm sure you'll still find these tips helpful. Thanks to everyone for attending and being such an … [Read more...] about 10 Tools For Marketing Your Note Business Online!
Work the Note Business One Day a Week?
We receive a lot of questions about the note industry. Some questions are about the potential money that can be made, some are about finding more notes, and some are about what it really takes to run a great note business. Despite creating hundreds of articles and/or videos, we always get a couple of core questions that people just (seemingly) don’t like the … [Read more...] about Work the Note Business One Day a Week?
