Do you want to broaden your knowledge on the process of note investing? In this episode, Dan Deppen reviews two recent deals that went through the foreclosure process and resulted in the sale of the property. Both were also delayed due to a delaying tactic. Learn how the timeline for nonperforming notes can get longer than you would expect and how to navigate some of the legal hurdles and issues with city code enforcement that can come up in these deals.

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Investing is a rewarding endeavor if you can do it right, but it can also be TAXing if you don't play your cards correctly. If you’re tuning in, chances are you’re interested in becoming a note investor and take your share of its golden egg of opportunities and possibilities. But there's a slight problem: how do you start? In this episode, Dan Deppen shows you the ropes on how you can start strong and end strong in your path to note investing with his comprehensive plans and strategic blueprint. Join him as he dispels you from the restraints of being plan-less and overwhelmed in your note investing journey.

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If you’re new to the note space or planning to do it actively any time soon, then you tuned in to the right episode. Becoming a note investor comes in five distinct phases. Each of these steps represents a specific area of learning that ever aspiring active note investor has to go through in one form or another. Listen in as Dan Deppen goes through each of these phases and throws in some actionable tips that you can apply to your own investing journey.

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Buying notes is one thing; taking them through its life cycle takes a whole different skill. In this episode, Dan Deppen lets us in on some of the systems and processes that he uses in his notes business, particularly on the twelve stages of a note deal. He breaks down each of these stages and how he uses his CRM to track the status of a deal. By grouping notes in these stages, investors can get a nice dashboard view of the business at all times. Join Dan in this conversation as he takes you on a step-by-step guide on taking your note to the exit you desire while reminding you of some of the important things to think about during a particular stage on your note deal.

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Seller finance may seem like the bottom of the mortgage loan sieve, but it is also a sieve in its own right. To save yourself from a lot of headaches, you need to be clear upfront about whether your borrowers will qualify for a Dodd-Frank compliant loan or not. Pre-screening your borrowers can save you a lot of time in this process. Listen in as Dan Deppen brings in Max Bailey from Call the Underwriter to share some of his tips about this on the podcast. Max also talks a bit about loan origination.

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Many people make the mistake of leaving their money sitting idle in an account. It is time to tap into the opportunities there are as Dan Deppen sits down again with Fred Moskowitz for this episode. Fred runs a note fund and is an author, speaker, and educator. Together, they talk about retirement accounts and the importance of utilizing alternative investments in them. With his new book, The Little Green Book of Note Investing, Fred shows us a couple of great ways to take a deep dive into the industry from the perspective of someone who is learning about it. They also discuss how notes can be used even for HSA accounts.

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Being one of the most crucial areas in investing, due diligence calls for proper guidance and knowledge. But this may not be as smooth and simple for every investor. This is where the help of a title company can be most appreciated. Dan Deppen talks to Dickie Baldwin of the Baldwin Advisory Group about how he and his team assist investors in dealing with the most important reports and services note investors should understand and take note of, particularly details that are not included in the title report. Dickie also shares how their services work and what investors can expect when working with them, especially on the financial side.

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The year 2020 brought a wild ride to everyone, from the fleeting pandemic to the divisive elections. And now that the new year is upon us, it is time for a fresh and reassuring goal setting. In this episode, Dan Deppen recaps the crazy year that was 2020 and how it impacted the notes business. He talks about his process for setting goals and shares some of his plans and aspirations for 2021. Furthermore, Dan also tells some interesting stories from the closing year, from the nightmare process he underwent in selling his hoarder house, his YouTube and podcasting wins, and his victory in a golf competition.

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For the longest time, this podcast has been going deep into some quite advanced material in note investing. However, there are quite a number of requests for some basic information for those who are just starting. If you are new to note investing, or have just heard of it and want to know what it is, then this episode is for you! Dan Deppen goes over the basics and discusses what a note is, how to profit from them, and some of the advantages and disadvantages of investing in notes versus other types of real estate. This is not a rainbows and unicorns promotion of note investing. This episode covers everything from the good things to the potential negatives. Listen in and decide for yourself if it’s something you would want to pursue!

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There has been a lot of discussion in the news lately about forbearance agreements, but what are they exactly? How do you implement them as a note investor? In this episode Dan Deppen covers what forbearance agreements are and what different types of it exist. He deep dives on the structure he uses to increase the chance that the borrower follows through and some tricks to maximize your ROI. He wraps up with some real world examples. Join in as Dan teaches us how to make the most of this new force in the loan space.

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