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Inflation and Note Investing

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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

Marketing For Notes Is Like Selling Cupcakes

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I admit, it’s a strange title. Probably the strangest I have ever written when talking marketing and the note industry. Maybe I started to write this when I was hungry or maybe I was just reaching for some sort of analogy that would frame what marketing for notes is really like. In either case, I’m committed to it and will just have to push forward and see where we end … [Read more...] about Marketing For Notes Is Like Selling Cupcakes

A Tale of Two “Real Estate” Investors

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Once upon a time there were two very different real estate investors. Both were very optimistic about real estate and the investment benefits that go with it. Both attended meetings, frequented industry conventions, and read real estate news in their area. Both even knew they could use real estate in self-directed retirement accounts (SDIRAs) to defer or even eliminate any … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two “Real Estate” Investors

The Baker’s Dozen of Note Investing

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Every new investing strategy that you learn has something to offer – and when you are note investing, there are some questions you should ask before getting started! The great news is, its possible to purchase notes and much more with self-directed IRAs but in order to be successful, you need the correct knowledge so that you avoid mistakes! In this episode recorded for the … [Read more...] about The Baker’s Dozen of Note Investing

Owner Financing Increases In 2021 – State of the Industry

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The Seller Financing Stats are In for 2021 What Can We Learn from the Seller Financing Trends in 2021? Hear are some takeaways from Scott Arpan of Advanced Seller Data Services: "Seller-carry note creation jumped nearly 7% in 2021 over 2020. Over 84% of notes created in 2021 were made by one-off sellers, a 10% increase over 2020.  Large residential loans … [Read more...] about Owner Financing Increases In 2021 – State of the Industry

New Year’s Goal Setting for Note Investors

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It is the end of another year and as 2021 winds down, our thoughts turn to 2022. There is no question that we are big fans of goal setting for both short-term and long-term goals. At the end of each year, we get together for an entire weekend and focus on what we want to accomplish the following year. Despite 2021 being a crazy year, the process of goal setting for the … [Read more...] about New Year’s Goal Setting for Note Investors

Are NON-Performing Notes a Good Investment?

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No question, purchasing performing notes is an excellent alternative to investing in physical real estate. In addition to not dealing with tenants and toilets, you set your own yield requirement, type of property, or payer. You can even implement ways to minimize your overall exposure through partials.  So, with performing notes paying so well…what about … [Read more...] about Are NON-Performing Notes a Good Investment?

5 Reasons Note Deals Can Go Bad

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Let me start by saying these are things you DO NOT want to ignore when it comes to note deals. What do I mean?  Well, there is a reason investing in private mortgage notes can be an excellent investment – you get all the benefits of investing in real estate without collecting rents, dealing with late-night phone calls, or costly repairs.   That … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons Note Deals Can Go Bad

What is a Real Estate Installment Sale?

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Most property sellers think about selling real estate like this: List Property -> Sell Property -> Receive Cash There are times when receiving a lump sum of cash is beneficial. For instance – when the Seller will be purchasing another personal residence, paying off debts, or… taking a trip around the world. However, in some instances, receiving a lump … [Read more...] about What is a Real Estate Installment Sale?