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- Tony Sottile: The Note Investors’ Guide To Understanding Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is too often a word that gets thrown around easily. Unfortunately, when you become a main player in this case, then getting your way out of and around it can be challenging. Tony Sottile of Sottile & Barile graces this episode to guide us through the intricacies of note investing bankruptcy. Highlighting the bankruptcies investors will most likely be a part of, he defines and helps us understand some common terminologies you need when talking to an attorney or other bankruptcy counsel. He also covers the players in bankruptcy and the roles they play. Join us today and learn more about bankruptcies – from the rights and remedies and some common pleadings to the costs and more.
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Join the Good Deeds Note Investing movement today:
- GoodDeedsNoteInvesting.com
- Chris Seveney Facebook
- Chris Seveney Twitter
- Chris Seveney Instagram
- 7EInvestments.com
- 7E Investments Facebook
- 7E Investments YouTube
- Labrador Lending
- Jamie Bateman LinkedIn
- Labrador Lending LinkedIn
- Labrador Lending YouTube
- Notes and Bolts Facebook Group
1 hr 35 min - Do You Need An Attorney Or Not? When To Use One In Note Investing
The real estate business can be tricky. That is why, for some, it helps to be backed by a team of experts who can guide you in certain aspects of the job. In this episode, Gail Anthony Greenberg and Chris Seveney talk about one of the go-to people of every investor – lawyers. Gail and Chris dive deep into the things that you might use an attorney for such as reviewing collateral files, land contracts, demand letters, lawsuits, and more. Speaking from their own experiences, they also share some encounters that they may have needed one or not during their investing journey.
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Join the Good Deeds Note Investing movement today:
- GoodDeedsNoteInvesting.com
- Chris Seveney Facebook
- Chris Seveney Twitter
- Chris Seveney Instagram
- 7EInvestments.com
- 7E Investments Facebook
- 7E Investments YouTube
- Labrador Lending
- Jamie Bateman LinkedIn
- Labrador Lending LinkedIn
- Labrador Lending YouTube
- Notes and Bolts Facebook Group
50 min - Identifying Toxic Assets: Things To Look Out For When Buying A Portfolio
When buying a portfolio of assets, many instances a hedge fund will come and say they’re closing out a fund and need to get rid of some assets. What happens along the way is all the good ones get cherry-picked and all that’s left at the end are the bad ones. When they get to a certain point where there’s a limited number of good ones, they usually sell the good ones at a heavy discount along with the bad ones. In this episode, Chris Seveney goes over some toxic assets. He educates us on what a toxic or a bad asset can look like, the things to look for when buying a porfolio, and some possible strategies to employ when all seems lost.
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Join the Good Deeds Note Investing movement today:
- GoodDeedsNoteInvesting.com
- Chris Seveney Facebook
- Chris Seveney Twitter
- Chris Seveney Instagram
- 7EInvestments.com
- 7E Investments Facebook
- 7E Investments YouTube
- Labrador Lending
- Jamie Bateman LinkedIn
- Labrador Lending LinkedIn
- Labrador Lending YouTube
- Notes and Bolts Facebook Group
45 min - Open Mic Night: From JV To Varsity – How To Start Buying Your Own Notes with Ron Lambert and Jamie Bateman
Starting a JV can be really challenging, but you just have to find the right person to partner with for you to reach the top with flying colors. Ron Lambert and Jamie Bateman share their individual stories about how they took the plunge and started doing their own deals. Ron and Jamie have done something that many hesitate to deal with, which is taking the leap. They share their experiences about being a JV and having a relationship with a note investor with more experience. They also share advice on surviving in the note business, along with some stories about collecting payments from lousy borrowers.
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Join the Good Deeds Note Investing movement today:
- GoodDeedsNoteInvesting.com
- Chris Seveney Facebook
- Chris Seveney Twitter
- Chris Seveney Instagram
- 7EInvestments.com
- 7E Investments Facebook
- 7E Investments YouTube
- Labrador Lending
- Jamie Bateman LinkedIn
- Labrador Lending LinkedIn
- Labrador Lending YouTube
- Notes and Bolts Facebook Group
1 hr 21 min - Our Most Valuable Vendors: What Would We Do Without Them
Sometimes it’s easy to forget how great and incredibly helpful vendors are in the note investing business. In this episode, Gail Anthony Greenberg and Chris Seveney are putting the love and spotlight on their most valuable vendors. These are the people whose expertise and knowledge help them get through any sticky situations – from documentation to handling a lockout. Catch points on how to store your hard collateral files, how a preservation company works, and more on today’s show.
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Join the Good Deeds Note Investing movement today:
- GoodDeedsNoteInvesting.com
- Chris Seveney Facebook
- Chris Seveney Twitter
- Chris Seveney Instagram
- 7EInvestments.com
- 7E Investments Facebook
- 7E Investments YouTube
- Labrador Lending
- Jamie Bateman LinkedIn
- Labrador Lending LinkedIn
- Labrador Lending YouTube
- Notes and Bolts Facebook Group
51 min - Open Mic Night: Dealing With Troublesome Borrowers And CFDs (Crazy Flipping Debtors)
It’s an open mic, and Gail Anthony Greenberg and Chris Seveney openly share their stories about borrowers and CFDs – the Crazy Flipping Debtors. There is never a dull moment when it comes to investing. We all experience a mishmash of personalities that just when it seems like they’re gone with unpaid deals often reappears down at the wire. Gail and Chris share their own encounters with borrowers dealing with land contracts and how they’d ended up converting CFDs and notes. They talk about these borrowers who couldn’t make payments and who are MIA and share what they have done during those moments. A special guest also joins them to talk about his own assets and how you can find deals on your own. This episode is going to be interesting, so don’t miss out.
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- Here’s How »
Join the Good Deeds Note Investing movement today:
- GoodDeedsNoteInvesting.com
- Chris Seveney Facebook
- Chris Seveney Twitter
- Chris Seveney Instagram
- 7EInvestments.com
- 7E Investments Facebook
- 7E Investments YouTube
- Labrador Lending
- Jamie Bateman LinkedIn
- Labrador Lending LinkedIn
- Labrador Lending YouTube
- Notes and Bolts Facebook Group
1 hr 7 min - How To Get Non-Compliant Borrowers To Pay You
Every business generates headaches, especially when you are in the notes industry. Hosts Gail Anthony Greenberg and Chris Seveney share their bad experiences with borrowers who are very hard to reach when it’s pay time. People are getting bad advice on owning houses after bankruptcy these days. Many are looking for the easiest way out from their debts and even expect not to pay it. Gail and Chris share some borrower issues that have been going on for years. The notes business is extremely highly susceptible to being sued in every aspect of real estate investing. Gail and Chris narrate their personal experiences on how they got clients to not go down the legal battle. They also share some good news about four of their borrowers reinstating their payments.
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Join the Good Deeds Note Investing movement today:
- GoodDeedsNoteInvesting.com
- Chris Seveney Facebook
- Chris Seveney Twitter
- Chris Seveney Instagram
- 7EInvestments.com
- 7E Investments Facebook
- 7E Investments YouTube
- Labrador Lending
- Jamie Bateman LinkedIn
- Labrador Lending LinkedIn
- Labrador Lending YouTube
- Notes and Bolts Facebook Group
44 min - The Basics Of Creating A Balance Sheet with Debbie Mullins
Creating a balance sheet could be intimidating especially if you don’t know anything about managing books. Debbie Mullins, the bookkeeper to the stars of note investing, explains the basic concept of bookkeeping. She shows us how to create a simple balance sheet and shares the benefits of doing your own books. She also gives her insights on the most common bookkeeping issues, and reveals the key information in your balance sheet that could have the most critical consequence when done wrong. Debbie also shares useful and practical tips on how to record expenses that were paid using your personal card, what to do when you accidentally transferred money to and from the wrong bank account, how to pay yourself, and more.
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Join the Good Deeds Note Investing movement today:
- GoodDeedsNoteInvesting.com
- Chris Seveney Facebook
- Chris Seveney Twitter
- Chris Seveney Instagram
- 7EInvestments.com
- 7E Investments Facebook
- 7E Investments YouTube
- Labrador Lending
- Jamie Bateman LinkedIn
- Labrador Lending LinkedIn
- Labrador Lending YouTube
- Notes and Bolts Facebook Group
1 hr 8 min - Open Mic Night: How To Handle Non-Responsive Borrowers
The relationship between lender and borrower can sometimes become complicated especially when the latter forgets his or her dues. Gail Anthony Greenberg and Chris Seveney with guest host Jake Greenberg talks about the different kinds of non-responsive borrowers, those who have stopped paying for months since the initial payment. As they share a situation with a client who hasn’t been paying his dues to them, they also give advice on being careful that you’re not predatory lending when filing a lawsuit against somebody. They also touch on cash for key deals and how to get borrowers to comply with city rules or code violations.
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- Here’s How »
Join the Good Deeds Note Investing movement today:
- GoodDeedsNoteInvesting.com
- Chris Seveney Facebook
- Chris Seveney Twitter
- Chris Seveney Instagram
- 7EInvestments.com
- 7E Investments Facebook
- 7E Investments YouTube
- Labrador Lending
- Jamie Bateman LinkedIn
- Labrador Lending LinkedIn
- Labrador Lending YouTube
- Notes and Bolts Facebook Group
49 min - The Pros And Cons Of Using A Note Calculator
Some prefer using note calculators, while others don’t for a variety of reasons. In this episode, Gail Greenberg and Chris Seveney talk about note calculators and when it is ideal and not ideal to use them. As they touch on its functions when it comes to confirming bids, getting that discount on performing notes, and more, they also lay down the kinds of risks involved when reaching for a note calculator. In this episode, discover the one for you as they dish out their recommended apps for your phone.
Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!
- Here’s How »
Join the Good Deeds Note Investing movement today:
- GoodDeedsNoteInvesting.com
- Chris Seveney Facebook
- Chris Seveney Twitter
- Chris Seveney Instagram
- 7EInvestments.com
- 7E Investments Facebook
- 7E Investments YouTube
- Labrador Lending
- Jamie Bateman LinkedIn
- Labrador Lending LinkedIn
- Labrador Lending YouTube
- Notes and Bolts Facebook Group
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About Creating Wealth Simplified
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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…
tools and resources to make money beyond your paycheck. Discover how many side-hustling opportunities are available in the world of real estate.
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.