My company has bought and resold hundreds of bank-distressed (REO) properties over the last several years. We have purchased even more non-performing or defaulted notes. Although many times it’s possible to modify the terms and keep the borrowers in the home (when buying the loan), many times we have to take back the property through a Deed-In-Lieu or outright … [Read more...] about De Stress of Distressed Properties and Defaulted Notes
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Note Buyer Burns To Learn
Ever wonder why note buyers are such sticklers for requiring proof the property is insured against fire or other hazards? Well have I got a story for you... Pulled from the archives, this Burn to Learn war story seems timely. Why? There seems to be an influx of deals recently where property insurance is holding up closing. Nothing is a better teacher than real life … [Read more...] about Note Buyer Burns To Learn
Buying Structured Settlements With Prosperity Partners
Looking for an alternative cash flow investor? For over 20 years Prosperity Partners, Inc. (PPI) has been buying structured settlement payments, lottery winnings, and other specialty notes. These are secured through a court order and guaranteed by either the State where the Lottery was won or by an annuity policy issued by an Insurance Company. Note Investor spoke with … [Read more...] about Buying Structured Settlements With Prosperity Partners
The Dangerous Side of Buying Partials on Mortgage Notes
Partials are a great tool in a note investor’s toolbox to mitigate risk, but partials do not completely eliminate your risk. A partial is simply a note investing strategy that enables you to reduce your risk and still get some of the upfront cash to your seller. The dangerous side of partials is that they can give you a false sense of comfort when buying mortgage notes. … [Read more...] about The Dangerous Side of Buying Partials on Mortgage Notes
10 Experts Weigh In On Finding Real Estate Notes
Imagine gathering 10 note buying experts into one room and asking them, "What are the best methods for finding real estate notes?" Would you be waiting expectantly to hear their response? Well we have been honored to pose this question to a group of cash flow professionals with over 200 years of combined experience. Read their answers here! … [Read more...] about 10 Experts Weigh In On Finding Real Estate Notes