Nashville might be known as “Music City” but last week it became “Note City” for over 200 investors at the Diversified Mortgage Expo (DME). In its 9th year, this two-day DME event created a space for note investors, service providers, note creators, and private lenders to network, learn, and expand their business. On the way home, Fred and I talked about the highlights … [Read more...] about Takeaways from the 2024 Diversified Mortgage Expo
Note Buyers
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?
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
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?