“How do I get started investing in notes?” That’s a question we hear daily from tired landlords, stressed out rehabbers, or the couple next door wanting to improve life for their family. Own The Real Estate Or Be The Bank There are differences between investing in real estate vs. mortgage notes. Rather than owning the property, you own the right to collect payments on a … [Read more...] about 21 Tips To Read Before You Get Started Investing in Notes
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Researching a Note Deal – Steps Before the Initial Offer
Important steps go into quoting and making note offers. It's not a number pulled out of thin air. One of the hardest parts in purchasing real estate notes is determining a price. This is when you decide your yield, risk level, and strategy. If you are referring, wholesaling, or brokering notes, this is your opportunity to earn your fee for finding the … [Read more...] about Researching a Note Deal – Steps Before the Initial Offer
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?
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
5 Reasons Note Deals Can Go Bad
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