The Note Investor Podcast

In this episode Dan reviews the results of the 2022 Best of Notes voting. This is a survey run by Fred and Tracy Rewey to determine the best vendors, software packages, and resources for note investors. He also kicks the episode off with some updates on his own note investing.

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When you have good intentions, everything will work out in the end for you. This proves true for Wayne Snell whose business goal was to avoid future foreclosures whenever possible. In this episode, Dan sits down with Wayne, who started in note investing way back in 2011. Along the way, Wayne has closed on hundreds of notes and shares some of his most interesting borrower stories. He is now the Chief Investment Officer for CrowdCapital.io, where he uses his background in technology and investing to help borrowers stay in their homes.

Want to learn more about note investing?

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Building trust can be pretty challenging, but the results can be rewarding. By being honest, your reputation as a trusted note broker will help you build your success as you scale. Derek Louden from Gardiner Capital Group is the third in a long line of real estate investors from the Dallas area. In this episode, Derek talks about how to become a trusted and reliable note broker. We dive into what it takes to be a counterparty that note buyers and sellers want to work with. So tune in to this episode and learn how to avoid the common mistakes note brokers make and build rapport with the people you want on your side.

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This is a replay of one of the most popular episodes of the Note Investor Podcast. Dan reveals some of his more important lessons learned as a note investor.

In this episode, Dan talks about how his retirement portfolio has weathered the market downturn this year and discusses some recent events where his notes business made it easier to extract himself from a toxic work situation.

Fred Moskowitz joins the podcast again with advice for note investors. He discusses the need to understand the nuances of not just the state, but sometimes a local jurisdiction that you are buying a note in. We also talked about the importance of doing due diligence not just on an asset, but on the counterparties you are working with as well. Fred thrives in this industry because he values relationships and he was able to learn from the best. So this is also your chance to learn from an industry veteran's expertise within the note investing arena for you to be able to start and hopefully grow your capital!

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Did you know that it's possible to bid on foreclosure auction properties even after the auction? That's right! Founder of AfterAuctionBid Matt Kelley returns with some amazing information on the way to buy auction properties in California after the auction has taken place. That might sound confusing, but Matt explained how you could do this and get some incredible deals. He chats with Dan Deppen to speak more about the benefits of bidding after auctions and to explain how it works from the legal side of things. Tune in to learn more about after auction bidding and a more regulated way of buying properties.

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Mortgage notes are quite easy to come by. There are several note auction sites like Note Trader Exchange, Stackfolio, or Debexpert. Not all are great, and some are overpriced, but they are designed for small investors. If you want to buy the bigger and better notes, you have to find them yourself. Listen in if you want to know where you can find them.

Join Dan Deppen as he sits down with the legendary Matt Kelley to talk about his presentation from the recent Paper Source conference. Matt goes on a deep dive on specific places you can go to buy mortgage notes right now. Matt is a full-time note and real estate investor acquiring nationwide delinquent loans and real property. As a certified foreclosure expert in the states of California, Arizona, Nevada, and Washington, Matthew has been called upon as an expert witness in the fields of foreclosure, default, and loss mitigation. He also advised some of the largest mortgage servicing companies, Credit Unions, Law Firms, and investors throughout the United States.

Learn more about mortgage notes and where you can find them today!

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What is due diligence? How important is due diligence when assessing a property? To answer that, Dan Deppen sits down with Dickie Baldwin from Baldwin Advisory Group. Dickie has 40+ years of experience in the industry, and he went through in detail some of the reports that note investors can purchase as part of their due diligence process. We covered a lot of ground in this episode, and Dickie went through what to look for in a Broker Price Opinion (BPO), Property Condition Report (PCR), Ownership and Encumbrances (O&E) report, and a few others. Don't miss out on these expert tips for a thorough due diligence process on your next property.

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By selling a note with First National Acceptance Corporation, you can get up to 97% of the UPB. In this episode, Dan Deppen sat down with Rachel Sims of First National Acceptance Company (FNAC) to discuss what exactly they do. Rachel has been purchasing Notes for over six years and is now working with performing and reperforming Notes in all 50 states. FNAC buys notes from individual investors and brokers. Rachel discussed their process for buying notes, how COVID didn't disrupt their business the way they initially expected, and also some unique situations they have run into.

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