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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July 08, 2019The Shifting Legal Landscape Of Real Estate with Franco Barile
The real estate landscape is constantly shifting. Attorney Franco Barile from Sottile & Barile discusses shifts in the legal landscape in federal states particularly in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, and Illinois. Having built the firm on their bankruptcy and collections practice, they started in the real estate space in 2016 and now consider themselves as a unique one-stop shop for real estate legal work. With shifts in the legal landscape of the said states, more and more people are looking into Sottile & Barile’s unique process. Don’t miss this episode as Franco dives into how they navigate the legal world of some problematic states and how you too can emerge unscathed amidst all the shifts.

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1h 9min
July 03, 2019Dumb Things People Do In The Note Industry
Not everyone is perfect in real estate industry, but there are just some things that could and should have been avoided. Keeping it real, hosts Gail Anthony Greenberg and Chris Seveney break down the dumb things people do in the industry. They discuss the tendencies of people in this day and age to believe whatever is on Facebook, all the while talking about an article floating around that circles on a lawsuit. Going over the necessity of due diligence, they also share stories about assessing deals that seem too good to be true. Furthermore, Gail and Chris tap into the amount of risk one should take, how far should one go, and when is enough. No one can escape doing dumb things in this industry but knowing how to do something right could save you a whole lot of time and money.

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51min
July 01, 2019When To Get A Debt Buyer License
As things are moving pro-consumer friendly, we start to see a lot of debt buyers in the mortgage world needing collection licenses. The need for a debt buyer license continues to increase in every state. Unfortunately, there is no national debt buyer license. In certain states, if you need to get a certain type of license, you need to register as a foreign entity. What far outweighs that problem though is that this shift will separate the people who are serious from the ones who are not. Join hosts Chris Seveney and Gail Greenberg as they get into the whys and hows of getting a debt buyer license.

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1h 17min
June 24, 2019Marketing And Putting Up Houses For Sale On Facebook
As you get started in the note business, how often do you overcomplicate it? It’s not all roses in this field, and sometimes how you market the business can turn into conflicts if you are not wary. Today, Chris and Gail share their ongoing deals to date. As they highlight Gail’s experience in putting up a Facebook ad for her house, learn more about insurance and all the sweet surprises we get. Moreover, discover the maximum number of calls to make to borrowers before you send out the notice and the tragedy about door knockers. On top of that, find out what happens if a borrower destroys the house and what to do to stop tax hemorrhage.

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54min
June 20, 2019The Most FAQs On Insurance From Note Investors with Beth Boisseau-Coots, CIC
There are many FAQs from note investors as they venture into real estate investments. The most prominent ones concern insurance companies. Beth Boisseau-Coots, CIC, the Vice President of J.B. Lloyd & Associates, LLC, joins Chris and Gail to go in-depth on the worries every real estate investor and note investor have when it comes to loans and funding. J.B. Lloyd & Associates traditionally specialized in insurance for financial institutions, but has now extended their services to real estate investors as well. As they dive into queries starting off with the coverage of insurance, get educated on the difference between a real estate investor policy and a lender-placed or force-placed policy, liability exposure, the two different types of policy for real estate investors, the best kind of insurance for landlords with rentals, claims made policy, occurrence policy, and more.

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1h 10min
June 17, 2019When To Take Legal Actions On Borrowers
When someone borrows money from you for business purposes, expecting it to be paid is normal. However, in some circumstances, the borrower may have some issues paying it back on time, and this is when legal measures come in. Chris and Gail talk about when to go to legal and getting the process rolling when a borrower fails to make payments. They share experiences of having to hunt down borrowers to get them to pay. The legal process requires an attorney and choosing the right one is always necessary. Chris speaks on what you as the lender can do in terms of proposing settlements and accepting payments even with an ongoing legal process.

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44min
June 13, 2019Taking Legal Actions Against Unresponsive Borrowers
Celebrating a milestone, Chris and Gail are now in their 50th episode where they discuss legal matters as well as breaking up with realtors. The real estate world entails a lot of legal aspects in the business, and it helps to know how to take these situations head-on in order to work well with borrowers. Together, Chris and Gail outline the steps in dealing with various legal situations, most especially those who have a note and needed to take some legal actions against unresponsive borrowers and/or renters. They go in-depth about letters, door knockers, Cash for Keys, and more.

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39min
June 10, 2019Open Mic Night: How To Become Successful In Note Investing
Many people can be successful in doing note investing, but you have to remember that this isn’t a race. The reason anyone is more advanced than someone else is that they have done the deals and paid their dues. You need to build and have the confidence to make that next step and take a leap because buying a note is pretty simple compared to everything else. You can’t become good unless you plunge in a big way. Learn how you can do note investing successfully as Chris and Gail answer questions and comments from other people on this open mic night.

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49min
June 04, 2019Home Inspection The Red Flags
When you are making a note investment, it is best to have a thorough home inspection on the tape. Chris and Gail continue the conversation and focus on some home inspection red flags to be wary about a tape that you acquired. As we touch on the advantages of hiring a third-party and independent home inspector, learn why it is crucial to oversee a portfolio of real estate and manage construction projects sometimes. On the side, find out what escrow and tax and insurance balance is, the bankruptcy basics, and the difference between a note and a mortgage.

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47min
May 31, 2019Buying And Reselling Tapes At A Profit
It’s very easy to look at a big tape and see big ROI numbers and think, “This one is great. We should do this.” However, when you look at a big tape or any tape for that matter, you should always evaluate from the standpoint of things like how beneficial is it to buy a particular asset? How many payments are there? What makes it a great deal for a JV? Chris and Gail get into buying and reselling tapes at a profit. As Gail goes into a new CFD tape with over 650 assets on it and how to approach a big tape like it, Chris tackles how you should structure your JV agreements and touches on the process of doing his very first rehab in over 100 notes that he’s done and gives some recommendations for people who are doing some work on properties.

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56min

FAQs about The Paper Trail:

How many episodes does The Paper Trail have?

The podcast currently has 315 episodes available.