The Paper Trail

By [email protected] (Chris Seveney)

Welcome to The Paper Trail, where we follow the journey—my journey—through the world of mortgage note investing. I'm Chris Seveney, and after years of buying, managing, and selling notes with 7e Inves... more

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The podcast currently has 315 episodes available.

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November 20, 2020Real Estate Challenges With Guest Host Jamie Bateman
As Good Deeds Note Investing Podcast reaches its second year, Chris Seveney talks about various real estate challenges and how to deal with them properly. Joined by guest co-host and the Founder of Labrador Lending, LLC Jamie Bateman, they skip the anniversary cliché of talking about their favorite guests or episodes. Instead, they talk about trickster borrowers, their current status in the note business, the inspiring people behind their success, the technicalities of purchasing assets, and the importance of bookkeeping. And of course, they share how and why the podcast started, as well as their thoughts on how and where it is going after two years.

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42min
November 10, 2020The Trials And Tribulations Of Note Investing With Guest Host Jamie Bateman
The best note deals often seem to show up in November when people start putting stuff out to close before they run out for the holidays. Then right before the holidays, those are the junk that’s left over and get thrown at you. On today’s podcast, Chris Seveney and guest co-host Jamie Bateman talk about their note investing deals, particularly the trials and tribulations. From a Qualified Written Response, which was the most expensive note that they’ve bought to date, to a 15-acre parcel in Arizona, they share some of the lessons they learned as well as some of the things they have done but wished they haven’t.

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44min
November 06, 2020Why You Should Not Invest In Notes Today With Jamie Bateman
You never really know unless you hear two sides of the story. Picking up from last episode’s ten reasons why to invest in notes, Chris Seveney, together with Jamie Bateman of Labrador Lending, LLC, plays the devil’s advocate by discussing the top ten reasons why not to invest in notes today. They tap into the many moving parts you need to keep an eye on in this industry and show when and why note investing might just not be for you. Just with the benefits of going into the notes business, there are a few things you need to be wary about. Find out whether this industry fits your boat and how you can better prepare to rise through the uncertainties of it all.

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42min
October 30, 2020Top Ten Reasons To Invest In Mortgage Notes With James Bateman
Why should you consider investing in mortgage notes? It may not be the typical route somebody takes when they go to real estate, but it does have a number of unique qualities that might just leave you considering. Control, opportunity, scalability: these are just some of the amazing perks of being in this relatively less known side of the business. Join Chris Seveney and James Bateman as they count down the top ten reasons why mortgage notes are something you should seriously look into. They explain each of these reasons and throw in some examples and case studies that illustrate just how neat this niche is. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned investor, this episode is something you wouldn’t want to slip through! For this episode’s Notes and Bolts: Mindset.

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50min
October 27, 2020Wealth Without Wall Street: The Guide To Reaching Financial Freedom With Russ Morgan And Joey Mure
The financial crisis of 2008 has proven that you can never totally rely on Wall Street, with Bernard Madoff running the biggest Ponzi scheme in history, causing cash losses amounting to $19.5B. It prompted the search for alternative avenues to invest in. On today’s show, Chris Seveney and guest host Jamie Bateman are joined by Wealth Without Wall Street partners Russ Morgan and Joey Mure. Wealth Without Wall Street provides financial insight and tools to break free of the mindset and bondage of Wall Street. With the pandemic still blanketing the global economy, the next crash may be around the corner. Don’t miss this episode for some strategies to help you reach financial freedom without Wall Street.

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46min
October 23, 2020Year End 2020 Note Predictions With Guest Host James Bateman
With the pandemic going on and the elections drawing near, 2020 is a very different year from previous ones when it comes to note investing. However, that doesn’t mean that we cannot make some predictions on how the market is going to look like, at least in the next few months. Joined by his co-host, James Bateman, Chris Seveney discusses what they see as an impending uptick in the inventory in general and in nonperformance in particular. In light of the uncertainty during the pandemic, they also give some tips for new investors on how they can position themselves safely and favorably to grab the next opportunity when it comes. For this episode’s Notes and Bolts: “How passive is note investing?” Stick around for the short and long of it.

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39min
October 16, 2020Performers Vs. Non-Performers: The Smart Guide To Buying During A Pandemic With Guest Host Jamie Bateman
With the recent news that US President Donald Trump contracted the coronavirus, the country is reminded of how serious the pandemic is. This realization has prompted a bit of a panic in the markets, including real estate. In this episode, Chris Seveney is joined by special guest host, Jamie Bateman, to talk about whether we should be buying performers on non-performers given the current market condition. Jamie is a mortgage notes and real estate investor focused on the first lien mortgage-note space through his company, Labrador Lending, LLC. Tune in to this today’s show to discover the best approach right now for buying notes.

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43min
October 02, 2020Nightmare On Elm Street: A JV Deal Gone Bad With James Bateman
For people who invest in Maryland, Contract for Deeds or CFDs provide zero-added value. It gives you more liability and no more upside than a traditional note and mortgage. In this episode, Chris Seveney and guest co-host James Bateman share the story of a 2018 JV deal they did on a CFD property. Aptly named, the property sitting on Elm Street was fraught with issues. If you are someone looking to buy a property in Maryland, or seeking a JV deal, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!

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47min
September 25, 2020Growing In Real Estate In A Short Period Of Time With Jamie Bateman
Starting is always the hardest part. For many investors in this industry, it can be quite challenging to move from zero to two to five years. Achieving success in a relatively short period of time, Jamie Bateman of Labrador Lending sits down with Chris Seveney to share his story—from the highlights to the lowlights—and the lessons he learned through it all. He talks about self-managing properties, notes investing versus real estate, doing JV deals, and leaving your full-time job. He then shares with us the assets he has under his portfolio—whether they are performing or not, JVs or partials—and his insights into each of them. Join Jamie and Chris in this conversation as they discuss more wisdom about starting and growing in real estate.

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45min
September 23, 2020Top 5 Mistakes New Note Investors Make
Note investing is something that just doesn’t happen overnight. Unless you’re just one heck of a lucky person, you are bound to make mistakes, especially if you’re just starting. Today, Chris Severney discusses the five most common mistakes that new note investors, and even some experienced ones, make. Learning from best practices makes note investing easier to do with less stumbling. Listen in and learn how you can avoid these pitfalls in your own note investing endeavors.

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28min

FAQs about The Paper Trail:

How many episodes does The Paper Trail have?

The podcast currently has 315 episodes available.