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The note industry changes every year depending on the evolving trends and fluctuating demands, but this year brought a huge shift because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Jamie Bateman challenges the 2020 predictions laid out by Chris Seveney last year to see how close they are to what really happened. They talk about the status of the note industry in terms of quality, quantity, and pricing, as well as the huge shift in pop-up trainers and note regulations. Chris and Jamie also discuss how far they have come in their podcasting journey as the year nears its end.
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The choices you make will eventually dictate your success in note investing. Being a rewarding yet complex industry, your choice of partnerships, strategies, properties, and even charitable groups all play huge roles in forging your path. Chris Seveney and Jamie Bateman are joined by Dave Van Horn to discuss his own note industry journey, which eventually led him to found PPR. He explains his plans to diversify and expand his business model, how to choose partnerships wisely and nurture them, and what strategies allowed him to raise money effectively. Dave also shares his thoughts about life insurance policies, note warranties, and the note industry's future in a community changed by the pandemic.
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Many people have traded their day job to become investors. However, not many found success with this decision. Before you dive headfirst into what could possibly be a shallow pool, Chris Seveney and Jamie Bateman discuss some key things you need to consider before you decide to leave your day job as a note investor. The transition from making your side hustle your main hustle does not simply take overnight. It is a process. Follow Chris and Jamie as they take you through it, helping you reach a decision that benefits not only you but the people around you as well.
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As Good Deeds Note Investing Podcast reaches its second year, Chris Seveney talks about various real estate challenges and how to deal with them properly. Joined by guest co-host and the Founder of Labrador Lending, LLC Jamie Bateman, they skip the anniversary cliché of talking about their favorite guests or episodes. Instead, they talk about trickster borrowers, their current status in the note business, the inspiring people behind their success, the technicalities of purchasing assets, and the importance of bookkeeping. And of course, they share how and why the podcast started, as well as their thoughts on how and where it is going after two years.
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The best note deals often seem to show up in November when people start putting stuff out to close before they run out for the holidays. Then right before the holidays, those are the junk that’s left over and get thrown at you. On today’s podcast, Chris Seveney and guest co-host Jamie Bateman talk about their note investing deals, particularly the trials and tribulations. From a Qualified Written Response, which was the most expensive note that they’ve bought to date, to a 15-acre parcel in Arizona, they share some of the lessons they learned as well as some of the things they have done but wished they haven’t.
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You never really know unless you hear two sides of the story. Picking up from last episode’s ten reasons why to invest in notes, Chris Seveney, together with Jamie Bateman of Labrador Lending, LLC, plays the devil’s advocate by discussing the top ten reasons why not to invest in notes today. They tap into the many moving parts you need to keep an eye on in this industry and show when and why note investing might just not be for you. Just with the benefits of going into the notes business, there are a few things you need to be wary about. Find out whether this industry fits your boat and how you can better prepare to rise through the uncertainties of it all.
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Why should you consider investing in mortgage notes? It may not be the typical route somebody takes when they go to real estate, but it does have a number of unique qualities that might just leave you considering. Control, opportunity, scalability: these are just some of the amazing perks of being in this relatively less known side of the business. Join Chris Seveney and James Bateman as they count down the top ten reasons why mortgage notes are something you should seriously look into. They explain each of these reasons and throw in some examples and case studies that illustrate just how neat this niche is. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned investor, this episode is something you wouldn’t want to slip through! For this episode’s Notes and Bolts: Mindset.
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The financial crisis of 2008 has proven that you can never totally rely on Wall Street, with Bernard Madoff running the biggest Ponzi scheme in history, causing cash losses amounting to $19.5B. It prompted the search for alternative avenues to invest in. On today’s show, Chris Seveney and guest host Jamie Bateman are joined by Wealth Without Wall Street partners Russ Morgan and Joey Mure. Wealth Without Wall Street provides financial insight and tools to break free of the mindset and bondage of Wall Street. With the pandemic still blanketing the global economy, the next crash may be around the corner. Don’t miss this episode for some strategies to help you reach financial freedom without Wall Street.
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With the pandemic going on and the elections drawing near, 2020 is a very different year from previous ones when it comes to note investing. However, that doesn’t mean that we cannot make some predictions on how the market is going to look like, at least in the next few months. Joined by his co-host, James Bateman, Chris Seveney discusses what they see as an impending uptick in the inventory in general and in nonperformance in particular. In light of the uncertainty during the pandemic, they also give some tips for new investors on how they can position themselves safely and favorably to grab the next opportunity when it comes. For this episode’s Notes and Bolts: “How passive is note investing?” Stick around for the short and long of it.
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With the recent news that US President Donald Trump contracted the coronavirus, the country is reminded of how serious the pandemic is. This realization has prompted a bit of a panic in the markets, including real estate. In this episode, Chris Seveney is joined by special guest host, Jamie Bateman, to talk about whether we should be buying performers on non-performers given the current market condition. Jamie is a mortgage notes and real estate investor focused on the first lien mortgage-note space through his company, Labrador Lending, LLC. Tune in to this today’s show to discover the best approach right now for buying notes.
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Welcome to Creating Wealth Simplified, a podcast that guides you on becoming a passive real estate investor through strategies like mortgage note investing. This show provides you with the right…
If you want to break the corporate chains that hold you back from earning the money you desire, you are in the right place. Each episode, learn the ins and outs of passive investing that reveal why you should not rely on your W2 or 401k alone when building wealth. Find out various investment strategies that prove why the 40/40/40 rule is untrue. Instead of working 40 hours a week for 40 years just to keep 40% of your income, explore brand-new avenues in the form of mortgage notes, real estate funds, rental properties, and more!
Experienced investors reveal how they reach and go beyond their financial objectives by starting a side hustle in real estate. See how to emulate their biggest wins and gather the lessons from their most serious challenges. Listen to these real-life stories that open your eyes to the possibilities of achieving a thriving passive income at any age. Whether you are an energetic individual in your 20s or a retired worker in your 60s, you can never go wrong with this kind of investment.
Hosts of the podcast are Lauren Wells and Christopher Seveney.
Lauren has a passion for real estate and has been investing since 2010. During this time, she has helped grow and manage a portfolio of over 100 assets which include both residential real estate and mortgage notes which is now a multimillion-dollar portfolio. When she is not shaking things up professionally, you can find her spending time with my family at the beach or planning her next backpacking adventure in the beautiful backdrop of Santa Barbara where she calls home.
Chris has been a real estate professional for more than 25 years. Known for his honesty, tenacity, and professionalism, Chris managed over $1B in real estate and has built his Note Investing portfolio to over 500 deals valued at around $75M. Additionally, Chris founded 7E Investments that presents investment alternatives through mortgage note investing. They specialize in custom active and passive investment options for accredited, non-accredited, and self-directed IRA investors.
Lauren and Chris are here to remind you that Wall Street doesn't have to be the biggest financial goal. Open your eyes to the many opportunities up for grabs in the realm of real estate. If you have doubts or questions about starting a side hustle through passive investing, this show has everything you need to begin.