No matter how long you’ve been in the note business, you will always find so much variability in the outcome from one deal to another. In this episode, Dan Deppen reviews the numbers from twenty recently exited note deals. He focuses on the average returns, as well as the highs and lows. He also deep dives into selling REO properties and how the sale process of an REO can be significantly lower than the initial BPO estimate of the value, wrapping it up with a summary of adjustments he’s been making to his notes business to improve results.

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With so much going on with the market, it helps to really hold on tightly to the basics of the space before you lose yourself. In this episode, Dan Deppen had a great discussion with someone who has been investing in real estate and notes for a long time. He sits down with Kimberly Banks Fawcett from Note Investing Academy and Diversified Mortgage Expo (DME) to talk about the current COVID-19 situation and how that may affect the note investing industry and the greater economy. Helping newer note investors to learn about the industry, they then discuss how Note Investing Academy gets people in the note game without having to spend tens of thousands of dollars. Kimberly then gives us a peek into the next DME event—aiming to bridge the gap between new and experienced investors—and when and where to expect it as soon as the condition allows. 

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There are just some processes in your business that you need to do routinely. In order to make sure that you are following through with the consistency they require, especially if you want to be more efficient and scalable, then you need to have your standard operating procedures in place. In this episode, Dan Deppen discusses the standard operating procedures for your notes business and why they are important. He shares some of the lessons he learned that allowed him to set his business up for scalability and then lists down the tools you need to automate your procedures, along with a step-by-step guide on how to implement them.

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Today, it can be hard to look for clients in the real estate or note investing space. However, Cody Cox from Funding Factors puts a brighter perspective and bigger hope for the industry despite the economic crisis due to the COVID-19 crisis. Dan Deppen talks to Cody about his 37-year journey in the mortgage and real estate industry. Cody explains the challenges of mortgage lenders today and offers some tips on how to keep the boat floating. Join Dan and Cody as they discuss some of the ups and downs the industry has seen, including interest rate fluctuations, the S&L crisis, the financial crisis of 2009+, and the current COVID crisis.

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We are in the midst of uncertainty. Collectively all over the world, we all have been feeling the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic. It is testing almost all institutions, such as healthcare and finance. In this episode, Dan Deppen goes over his current thoughts on the crisis, and how it may impact the note business. He covers short-term and long-term impacts, as well as how it may affect the supply and pricing of notes. Pointing you out of this dark tunnel in the near future, Dan then provides some great advice that will help prepare you to take advantage of the opportunities waiting to arrive.

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Many note investors don't understand the rules that need to be followed to add charges for force-placed insurance or delinquent taxes. If you do it wrong, the amount may not be collectible. In this episode, Dan Deppen interviews Saprina Allen who has over 25 years of investing experience in many facets of real estate, specifically debt collection portfolios. They cover a range of topics, including the importance of continuing education, even for people with decades of experience in the mortgage industry. Saprina also talks about her mastermind group, as well as how to properly add charges to loans. 

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In this episode, Dan Deppen goes through three case studies – two notes that re-performed and one that became an REO – to give an idea of the ROIs that you can see when notes reperform along with some of the problems you can run into with REOs. By giving a representative sample of what he has seen in some of his ideals, he gives everyone a good idea of the reality of what happens in these note deals.

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The IMN Conference is an annual notes and defaults servicing conference that's held every February in Fort Lauderdale. While it only runs for a short period of time, it's the perfect opportunity to pick up and learn quite a few things. Dan Deppen goes through his key takeaways from attending this prestigious conference. His learnings are a mix of both note industry knowledge and general knowledge for attending these kinds of conferences. Check out what Dan has picked up from the IMN Conference!

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REOs can be one of the most challenging aspects of the notes business. In this episode, Dan Deppen interviews Melanie Jacob about her experience dealing with her first REO. Melanie is a serial entrepreneur and registered dietician. She goes over this case which included some twists and turns she has never encountered before, including the borrower shutting off the power and a neighbor's tree falling on the property and knocking out the power a second time.

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Smart note investing means that you give yourself the capacity to assess all aspects of a potential deal to see what could go well and what could go wrong. In this industry, you have to be well-informed about the decisions you make because one wrong move could spell disaster. Fred Moskowitz is an experienced note investor who also trains others to create passive income streams of their own. Dan Deppen talks to Fred about the many things you need to consider when entering into a note investment deal. Let Fred and Dan teach you the smart way to go about your investments today!

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