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Note Investing Red Flags: What to Watch Before You Buy

May 13, 2026 by Mikayla Rewey 5 Comments

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Note investing offers the potential for consistent cash flow and long-term returns—but only when deals are properly vetted. Performing or non-performing notes, overlooking key warning signs, can quickly turn a promising investment into a costly problem. The good news is that most bad deals leave clues. Detecting Note Investing Red Flags As a Note Buyer (or Broker), … [Read more...] about Note Investing Red Flags: What to Watch Before You Buy

Five Things To Focus On And Five Things To Avoid

May 6, 2026 by Fred Rewey Leave a Comment

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Tracy, Mikayla, and I spend the bulk of our week helping people, but maybe not in the way you think. Yes, we have a ton of educational materials, hundreds of videos, countless downloadable forms, and marketing templates. But here is the thing: most note investors do not have an information problem—they have a focus problem. There is more education available today than … [Read more...] about Five Things To Focus On And Five Things To Avoid

Seller Financing 2025 Industry Report: A Resilient $29.5 Billion Market

March 24, 2026 by Tracy Z 2 Comments

How Seller Financing Held Its Ground in a Shifting Housing Market Each year, we analyze seller financing activity across the United States as part of our annual report series, published for over 15 years! The 2025 numbers are in — and they continue to show that owner financing remains a meaningful and consistent part of the market. Key Seller Financing Trends in … [Read more...] about Seller Financing 2025 Industry Report: A Resilient $29.5 Billion Market

Your Note Deal Just Closed: 7 Steps Smart Investors Take Next

August 11, 2025 by Tracy Z Leave a Comment

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You've done it. You found a deal, ran the numbers, closed the purchase, and officially own a real estate note. First, congratulations! Once you've celebrated the win, it's time to sit back and let the cash flow roll in, right? Not quite. Closing the deal is a milestone—but it's not the finish line. Now comes the part that keeps your investment safe, compliant, and … [Read more...] about Your Note Deal Just Closed: 7 Steps Smart Investors Take Next

21 Tips To Read Before You Get Started Investing in Notes

June 24, 2024 by Tracy Z

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“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 … [Read more...] about 21 Tips To Read Before You Get Started Investing in Notes

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