10 Ways to Be a Better Note Buyer -Different problems and situations for a note investor. -Top 10 ways you can do. - 1.Make it clear up front that you are not a broker. - 2.Know what you're buying criteria are and know what you're looking for. - 3.Ask about their closing timeline and their expectations. - 4.Ask about their pricing expectations up front. - 5.Telling a seller when you're not going to submit a bid. - 6.Don't send in lowball offers. - 7.When submiting a bid, be clear about your assumptions. - 8.If you find a problem, let the seller know right away. - 9. Don't be inspector Colummbo. - 10. Don't get confused and think that you are originating a loan.