Are you seeing an increase in property investors using creative methods like seller financing? You are not alone. It works well with rising interest rates to build long term cash flow and the note can be sold to a note investor to recapitalize. Recently, a fix and flip investor, hard money lender, and note buyer worked together on a venture in Alabama. Each offer different … [Read more...] about The Art of Fix and Flip, Seller Financing, and Note Buying – Real Deal #237
Note Buying Blog and Articles
Spring Cleaning Your Real Estate Note
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?
Creative Owner Financing Grew in 2023 – But, By How Much?
Seller Financing had a great 2023! We saw a 7.3% increase in the creation of owner financed notes and a 24% increase in dollar volume. Check out the owner financing stats for the past year and how that affected the note industry. Here are some numbers at a glance... What Led to the Increase in Creative Financing? 2023 saw a 7.3% increase in seller carried … [Read more...] about Creative Owner Financing Grew in 2023 – But, By How Much?
Interest Rates and Yields in Note Investing
Seller financing offers opportunities to home sellers, buyers, and investors. When done right, it can help affordable housing markets grow for buyers and create interest income for sellers. When note investors get involved, they can help note sellers find solutions to problems by providing liquidity. But that doesn't mean it shouldn't also be … [Read more...] about Interest Rates and Yields in Note Investing
Decoding Note Performance For Investors
You know the term, "there are plenty of fish in the sea?" Well, the same is true for note investing. There is a note out there for all types of investors. With over $100 billion of inventory, there are likely multiple notes out there. So if there are plenty of notes, it really is all about finding which notes work for your goals. Before you decide whether you want to … [Read more...] about Decoding Note Performance For Investors
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
How Big is the Seller Financing Market?
The numbers are in! Here's an in-depth look at the size of the Seller Financing Market in 2022 and where we're heading in 2023. Here are some stats at a glance... Why The Decrease In Seller Financing in 2022? 2022 was the slowest year for US home sales in nearly a decade. “The National Association of Realtors said Friday that existing U.S. home sales totaled 5.03 … [Read more...] about How Big is the Seller Financing Market?
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
