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In this episode of the REI Freedom Podcast, host Jeremy Beland sits down with Scott Carson, also known as The Note Guy, to look into the world of distressed note investing. With years of experience buying notes directly from banks, Scott explains what note investing is, why banks sell distressed debt, and how you can break into this niche.

The conversation walks through the entire process  from identifying banks that hold non-performing notes, to contacting the right people, structuring purchases, and building long-term relationships with bank managers. Scott also shares strategies to maximize profits, the different exit options available, and insights into today’s market opportunities.

Whether you’re new to real estate investing or looking to diversify your strategies, this episode provides practical steps and valuable advice to start your journey in note investing.

Key Takeaways

• What Note Investing Really Is
  Learn how buying distressed notes differs from traditional real estate investing and why it’s an often-overlooked opportunity.
• Why Banks Sell Notes
  Discover the motivations banks have to unload non-performing notes and how you can position yourself to take advantage.
• How to Source Distressed Notes
  Actionable tips on identifying banks with troubled assets and who to contact to get access to these deals.
• Building Relationships
  Scott stresses the importance of cultivating long-term relationships with bank managers to secure repeat opportunities.
• Ways to Profit
  Multiple exit strategies from restructuring loans to foreclosures to wholesaling notes give investors flexibility in maximizing returns.
• Market Opportunities
  Insights into current conditions, including the rise of commercial notes and state-specific challenges to be aware of.

Connect with Scott:

Website: https://weclosenotes.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1scottcarson/

If you are ready to stop guessing and start closing more off-market property acquisitions, subscribe to the REI Freedom Podcast on Apple Podcasts and download Jeremy’s free training, The Ultimate Guide for More Deals, Bigger Deals, and Less Cancellations.

https://reifreedom.com/

The market is not waiting. Make the pivot, take massive imperfect action, and close more deals.

Still running your real estate business like it’s 2023? What if the very strategies that once brought you deals are now holding you back? In a market where interest rates are high, buyers are cautious, and sellers are more motivated than ever, the investors who adapt fastest are the ones who win.

In this episode of REI Freedom, host Jeremy Beland shares the three critical pivots his team has made to stay profitable in 2025. These strategies are working right now for him and his coaching students. From shifting deal types to targeting the right sellers and building strong buyer lists, this is a blueprint for thriving in today’s market through off-market property acquisitions and wholesaling.

Key Takeaways

• Why full flips can slow you down, and how wholetailing and wholesaling can get you paid faster.
• The velocity of money principle and why speed matters more than ever.
• How to identify true distress leads that actually convert
• Why equity-only lists are no longer effective, and which seller types are most valuable in 2025.
• How to build a large cash buyers list that gives you leverage on every deal.
• Why dispositions are just as important as acquisitions, and how to strengthen both.

If you are ready to stop guessing and start closing more off-market property acquisitions, subscribe to the REI Freedom Podcast on Apple Podcasts and download Jeremy’s free training, The Ultimate Guide for More Deals, Bigger Deals, and Less Cancellations.

https://reifreedom.com/

The market is not waiting. Make the pivot, take massive imperfect action, and close more deals.

Are you walking away from sellers who want retail pricing?
Do you feel stuck when a property doesn’t fit the typical wholesale model?
What if those “dead leads” were actually gold mines? just waiting for the right strategy?

 What Are Novations?

In this episode, Jeremy Beland reveals the power of novations, a strategy that lets you profit from retail-priced properties without buying them, renovating them, or even taking title. As the 2025 market evolves, novations are becoming the go-to move for savvy investors who want bigger spreads and fewer headaches.

Jeremy shares the exact scripts, deal structures, and real-world examples that are helping investors turn overlooked leads into $30K–$65K paydays.

 Key Takeaways:

• ✅ What novations are and how they differ from wholesaling.
• ✅ Why novations work perfectly for retail-priced, non-flippable homes.
• ✅ Jeremy’s proven seller script that opens the door to novation deals.
• ✅ How to list on the MLS without a real estate license.
• ✅ The #1 mistake that kills novation deals and how to avoid it.
• ✅ A full breakdown of a $65K novation deal.

 Resources Mentioned:

• Free Guide: More Deals, Bigger Deals, Less Cancellations
•  Novation Cheat Sheet (available via comment or coaching program).
• REI Freedom Coaching Program – Learn how to scale with novations.
• Visit REIFreedom.com for more tools and training.

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In this special episode of the REI Freedom Podcast, host Jeremy Belan celebrates the podcast's nearing two-year milestone by interviewing Andrew Rhatigan, an independent property advisor from Ireland. They discuss Andrew's unique consultative approach to real estate investing, focusing on providing personalized advice rather than simply closing deals. Andrew highlights the benefits and challenges of the Irish real estate market, client avatar criteria, and the importance of long-term relationships. Jeremy and Andrew also delve into their philosophies on business, time freedom, and the importance of continuous learning. Tune in to discover how to build a life of freedom through real estate investing, both locally and internationally.

Key Takeaways:

• Relationship-Driven Real Estate: Andrew focuses on long-term client relationships and personalized advice, not just closing deals.
• Ireland vs. U.S. Markets: He compares real estate dynamics between the two countries, highlighting Ireland’s appeal for investors.
• Client-Centered Strategy: Success comes from understanding clients’ goals and tailoring solutions accordingly.
•  Networking & Organic Growth: Building trust and growing through authentic connections is more sustainable than aggressive tactics.
• Cost of Inaction: Delaying decisions can be more damaging than making informed moves.
• Stay Connected: Andrew shares how to reach him via LinkedIn and his newsletter Shut the Front Door.

You can get in touch with Andrew on LinkedIn:

• Andrew Rhatigan 

Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the REIFreedom Podcast to help us reach more aspiring investors. For more resources and coaching, follow us on social media @REIFreedom and checkout REIFreedom.com

Are you missing out on hidden real estate opportunities? Ever wondered how some investors scoop up properties for pennies on the dollar legally? What if you could turn overlooked tax liens and deeds into your next big win?

This week, host Jeremy Belan sits down with Brian Seidensticker, CEO of Tax Sale Resources and a certified tax professional (one of less than 40 nationwide!). Brian was an aerospace engineer by trade and made the leap into real estate in 2006.  He co-founded Tax Sale Resources in 2010 providing next level tools for tax sale investors.  He then launched Mount North Capital in 2020 providing capital to enable tax sale investors to scale.

Key Takeaways:

• The difference between tax liens and tax deeds and how each can be a path to profit.
• How tax lien auctions work, and why some investors prefer the passive returns.
• The risks and rewards of tax deed investing, including how to buy properties at a discount.
• Unique state-by-state rules (like Tennessee’s “redeemable deeds”) that can impact your strategy.
• How Tax Sale Resources aggregates nationwide data to help investors find the best deals.
• Options for every investor: DIY research, partnership programs, or hands-off investing through Brian’s fund.
• Why cleaning up distressed properties isn’t just profitable, it helps revitalize communities.

Visit TaxSaleResources.com to connect with Brian and explore your options whether you want to be boots on the ground or a passive investor.  Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the REI Freedom Podcast to help us reach more aspiring investors.  For more resources and coaching, follow us on social media @REIFreedom and check out REIFreedom.com.

Unlock your path to real estate freedom, one smart move at a time!

Are you struggling to find your first real estate deal? Wondering how to break into investing in rural markets, or how to scale your business when resources are tight? What if you could get direct coaching from someone who’s closed over 450 off-market deals?

In this episode of the REI Freedom Podcast, host Jeremy Beland sits down with Cody Field, an aspiring investor from rural Mississippi, for a candid, real-time coaching session. Cody and her husband are at the beginning of their real estate journey, facing the challenges of limited inventory, funding hurdles, and the unique obstacles of investing outside major cities.

About the Guest: Cody Field is a new real estate investor based in Mississippi, working alongside her husband to build a portfolio from the ground up. With a few flips and rental properties under their belt, they’re eager to learn how to find more deals, fund their projects, and create a sustainable business.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The realities and opportunities of investing in rural markets.
• How to choose the right target area for your investing goals.
• Why building a marketing channel is essential for consistent deal flow
• Practical strategies for finding off-market deals (cold calling, texting, direct mail, and more).
• The importance of follow-up and building a motivated seller pipeline.
• How to leverage your network and social proof to attract private funding
• Tips for building a cash buyers list, even in small markets.
• The mindset and action steps needed to go from one deal a year to multiple deals a month.

Connect with Cody Filed: 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cody.cannady

Don’t just dream about financial freedom, start building it! Subscribe, rate, and review the REI Freedom Podcast to help us reach more aspiring investors. 

Visit REIFreedom.com/gift for your free guide, and follow us on social media @REIFreedom for more tips and updates. Interested in coaching? 

Check out our programs at REIFreedom.com and join our community of action-takers!

In this special episode, host Jeremy Beland sits down for a live coaching session with aspiring investor Nathaniel Wish. Listen in as Jeremy shares the proven sales strategies and acquisition systems behind 450+ off-market deals and $10 million in profits, now tailored to help Nate launch his real estate journey in New Hampshire.

What You’ll Learn:

• The key differences between investing in South Florida vs. New England
• How to stand out and succeed in highly competitive markets
• Building a deal pipeline: sourcing your own deals, leveraging wholesalers, and networking with realtors
• The real numbers behind marketing, lead flow, and conversion rates
• Why follow-up systems are the secret weapon for long-term success
• Creative financing: when it works, and why it’s just one tool in your belt
• Managing contractors and scaling your business without losing your mind
• The importance of focusing on one niche before expanding

Whether you’re a new investor or looking to scale, this episode is packed with actionable advice, honest insights, and the kind of real talk you won’t find anywhere else.

Resources Mentioned:

• Free guide: More Deals, Bigger Deals, and Less Cancellations – grab your copy at reifreedom.com/gift
• Connect with us on social: @REIFreedom
• Interested in coaching? Visit reifreedom.com for more info

Connect with Nathaniel Wish: (561) 301-0308

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Tune in and take your next step toward real estate freedom.

What if the deal you missed is the one that teaches you the strategy to scale 10X?

In this episode of the REI Freedom Podcast, host Jeremy Beland sits down with Arizona-based real estate investor and business credit expert Jimmy Rios for a powerful conversation on leveraging funding, follow-up, and strategic delegation to win in real estate.

Jimmy opens up about his journey from the world of consumer finance to building multiple companies, including Rios Business Advisors and Rios Business Funding. He breaks down how to build business credit the right way, the biggest mistakes investors make when following up with sellers, and his unique technique called “Micro-Follow-Up with Macro-Intent.”

He also shares a hard-earned lesson from a lost fix-and-flip deal in Mesa, Arizona — and how that failure led to the creation of a 3-phase follow-up system that helped him close a profitable fourplex just two months later.

This episode is full of actionable insights for real estate investors looking to:

• Build business credit to scale operations
• Improve lead follow-up and acquisition strategies
• Leverage systems and team-building to buy back time
• Use creative approaches to secure off-market deals
• Turn missed opportunities into long-term wins

Jimmy also introduces his book, Decoding the Mystery of Business Credit, which outlines the foundational steps entrepreneurs need to take to access funding and scale with confidence.

Whether you're brand new to real estate or scaling to your next level, Jimmy's journey and strategies offer tools you can apply today.

 Episode Highlights

00:00 – Introduction and Welcome
 01:00 – Guest Introduction: Jimmy Rios
 02:05 – Jimmy Rios' Journey in Real Estate
 04:35 – Lessons Learned in Real Estate Investing
 07:24 – The Importance of Follow-Up and Communication
 11:40 – Delegation and Scaling Your Business
 20:06 – Leveraging Business Credit
 24:12 – Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Jimmy’s Book

Decoding the Mystery of Business Credit
Available through Rios Business Advisors — visit riosbusinessfunding.com or connect with Jimmy for more information.

📲 Connect with Jimmy Rios

• Instagram: @riosbusinessfunding
• Website: www.riosbusinessfunding.com
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@riosbusinessfunding

Connect with Jeremy and Shelly Beland

Don't let another day slip by waiting for the perfect opportunity! Take action today and start your journey towards real estate success. Subscribe to the REI Freedom Podcast for more inspiring stories and actionable advice.  Join the REI Freedom community and turn your real estate dreams into reality!

Can Tech Really Transform Your Real Estate Investments? Here's How It’s Already Happening

What if one strategic tech decision could save thousands, and completely change the tenant experience?
 In this episode of the REI Freedom Podcast, listeners get a front-row seat to the digital revolution in real estate.

Host Jeremy Beland is joined by David Blumenfeld, co-founder of Next Rivet, to unpack how Property Technology (PropTech) is reshaping the landscape for real estate investors. With over 25 years of experience in business development, sales, and marketing across the tech and real estate sectors, David brings a wealth of insight into how modern tools are helping investors optimize operations and increase returns.

The conversation covers:

• What PropTech really means, and why it matters now. 
• Cost-effective technologies that improve efficiency in off-market deals and multifamily properties. 
• Real-world examples from David’s experience at Westfield Labs and Next Rivet. 
• Tools that enhance tenant satisfaction, streamline building management, and drive tax advantages. 
• How investors can future-proof their businesses with practical tech solutions

Whether you're an off-market investor or managing a growing multifamily portfolio, this episode offers clear strategies and inspiration for embracing innovation without losing sight of ROI.

Connect with David Blumenfeld & Next Rivet:
Website: https://nextrivet.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dblumenfeld/

🎧 Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction and Welcome
02:04 – Introducing PropTech and Special Guest
02:28 – David Blumenfeld's Background and Expertise
03:33 – Understanding PropTech in Real Estate
04:45 – Technological Innovations in Retail Real Estate
06:12 – PropTech in Multifamily Residential Properties
09:13 – Cost and Implementation of PropTech
12:34 – Next Rivet's Role and Services
14:31 – Tax Advantages and Efficiency
17:49 – Final Thoughts and Contact Information
 

Connect with Jeremy and Shelly Beland

Don't let another day slip by waiting for the perfect opportunity! Take action today and start your journey towards real estate success. Subscribe to the REI Freedom Podcast for more inspiring stories and actionable advice.  Join the REI Freedom community and turn your real estate dreams into reality!

What would you do if your rock bottom became your launchpad?
This episode is proof that your past doesn’t define your potential your mindset does.

Welcome to the REI Freedom Podcast, hosted by Jeremy Beland.

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Tim Lewis, a real estate investor whose journey is nothing short of inspiring. From working in kitchens and building custom homes in the Lake Sunapee region to battling addiction in his mid-twenties, Tim’s life took a dramatic turn in 2022 when he learned he was going to be a father. That pivotal moment led to sobriety and a new path in real estate investing.

Tim shares how he joined Joe Homebuyer and became one of the top 5 grossing Acquisition Managers in his first year, without any formal sales experience. In just three years, he has closed over 50 off-market deals, navigating complex seller situations with empathy, persistence, and grit.

This episode offers practical insights on:

• Building trust with sellers in distress
• Creative problem-solving in foreclosure and hoarder home cases
• The power of mindset and mentorship in recovery and business
• Leading with service and integrity in every deal

Now serving as the President of the New Hampshire Real Estate Investors Association (NHREIA) and preparing to launch his own company in 2025, Tim’s story is a reminder that it’s never too late to rewrite your future.

Connect with Tim Lewis:
📱 Instagram: @timlewi603
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: 603-443-2356

Connect with Jeremy and Shelly Beland

Don't let another day slip by waiting for the perfect opportunity! Take action today and start your journey towards real estate success. Subscribe to the REI Freedom Podcast for more inspiring stories and actionable advice.  Join the REI Freedom community and turn your real estate dreams into reality!