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True to their promise to keep it open, here’s another Open Mic night with Gail and Chris where they openly share their insights and answer questions from different investors. Tune in and learn as they share their expertise and address questions about finding notes to bid on, tax on assets, selling notes, transferring ownership, partial loans, non-performing notes, and a lot more.
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Rising up and getting back on your feet after losing money on a deal takes a lot of courage. Gail and Chris talk about dealing with the heartbreaks of losing on a deal and illuminate some techniques to trim down the losses and what could be done differently in the future. Learn as they also take us through their own experiences of losing and how they’ve handled it and moved on. No one is exempted from this kind of loses and misfortunes as we all make mistakes, but learning how to handle it is what would make the difference.
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Writing new beginnings, Gail and Chris open the first ever open mic night of Good Deeds Note Investing Podcast. Getting questions from people interested in investing – be they newbies or those who are in the industry for quite some time – they provide advice coming from their own personal experiences and insights. In this first installment, Gail and Chris answers questions about doing seconds during the foreclosure process, buying land contracts from a toxic asset list, licensing requirements to being a note buyer, process on bidding, hunting people, keeping track of your files, and more.
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Chris and Gail wraps up 2018 and talk about some of the things that have occurred during the year as well as some things to look forward to in 2019. They highlight some of their most recent and most memorable note deals and touch on the 10/10/10 Rule, renovating properties, end-of-the-year bookkeeping, IRAs, and their a-ha moment from their previous podcast. They also explain the significance of doing your own diligence and determining whether assets are performing or non-performing, and outlines some tips on certain things that people need to get make sure they’re getting done as they start to grow their business. On a final note, they briefly discuss a few things they’ve got coming up in 2019.
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Whether you want to or not, you’re probably going to talk to a borrower in this business. What is important is doing it right. Gail and Chris discuss safety when talking to borrowers as they help clear up some of the questions you may have in mind. How and when do you want to talk to borrowers? What are some serious troubles that may arise from doing so? What is borrower outreach? Learn about all of these and more while discovering fair debt collection practices and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. They also talk about giving a Mini-Miranda on the line as well as some pointers on talking to the right person and avoiding any possible violations that may be considered harassment.
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When you get a call or an e-mail from a seller that says, “Your offers are accepted on these three assets,” what do you do? Chris and Gail stress the importance of doing due diligence when you’re bidding on assets. They share what you should look out for when bidding for assets and what to do during the initial phase when your bids are accepted. They also touch on why it’s vital to find an agent or a realtor to get eyes on the properties and other musts in the whole process.
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Expanding a Notes and Bolts topic, Gail and Chris get down to looking at tapes, the spreadsheet where all the note information are. For those still wandering around with their notes, having a tape and spreadsheet will save you time and a ton of potential risks when investing. They discuss what a tape looks like, what to do when you get it, and what is the process after. They also outline some good price points to consider and ay down some great tips on how to organize and filter your spreadsheet while discussing taxes and state laws.
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Everything is not all that they seem, most especially on Facebook. What we see are a bunch of fantasies made from the hand-picked pieces of real life. Facebook fantasies too often get many people totally on hook, line, and sinker. In the note business, there are so many ways people use Facebook marketing and project the wrong ideas to people who are new. They see stories that just about everyone is seemingly doing well. It ends up making them feel discouraged and left out. Gail and Chris get right down to these Facebook fantasies and give encouraging insights that will help newbie investors out there. They also recommend some great Facebook groups where you can find mentors that can help in your journey.
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A goal without a timeline is just a wish. Stop wishing and start planning. To hit that goal, what are the things you need to be doing? As you continue to build and grow that wealth, as with any business strategy, business planning should be catered and customized to you specifically, especially considering the risk you’re willing to take on certain things. Chris and Gail share the three-step process of business planning to help you create wealth and grow your business.
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Sometimes, we encounter a couple of hiccups when buying properties or assets – be that a leaky bathroom or a loophole in a contract. Others find these hiccups after purchasing while the lucky ones get to rectify the situation before they have signed the papers. Gail and Chris get down into these hiccups or what they call horrible surprises. It is their goal in the coming new year to have horrible surprises before buying the assets, and not after. They share some personal experiences while breaking down some of the regulations and important things you must consider – from a quitclaim to county liens and more. Look over everything and be more cautious when buying as Gail and Chris show you the things that you may miss.
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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.