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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May 21, 2019Ongoing Changes In The Note Business
There are sweeping changes in the note business nowadays that investors should be aware of. Today, Chris and Gail break down some of the shifts they witness in the real estate note business. They go in-depth with the deadlines and demanding paperwork from FCI, the consensus favorite for IRAs with Quest Trust Company, and checkbook IRAs. Find out how long it takes to have reports such as a two-owner in your doorstep and the two loan servicers that provide exemplary expertise.

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37min
May 17, 2019Doing Real Estate Rehabs
One of the ways to make a profit in real estate is to do rehabs. A real estate rehab is done when an investor acquires a property then sells it to make a profit. Chris and Gail talk about their experiences doing rehabs and let us in on what we can learn during the process – doing cross-country, dealing with contractors in renovation, and dealing with potential buyers. They also state some of the important things to note when you start getting more notes in your portfolio in dealing with rehabs, such as making sure you budget correctly and have reserves. Get ready to learn more about doing rehabs as Chris and Gail dive into the subject.

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1h 7min
May 14, 2019The Dos And Donts Of Selling Notes And Assets
Selling notes and assets can be a tedious task. There are steps that need to be done when selling a note, REO, or CFD. This includes shutting down the insurance as soon as possible. It is also necessary to have utilities changed into the new owner’s name and that instructions are clearly delivered to from the sellers. Chris and Gail discuss the paperwork one has to deal with when selling notes and assets with all the different forms that vary between states. They also tackle how dealing with bank underwriters is a part of the steps in selling, and why any sale that does not push through can be considered an opportunity rather than a disaster.

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42min
May 10, 2019Getting Started On The PaperStac Platform with Brett Burky
PaperStac is a platform where investors can come together in a safe and controlled environment to buy and sell mortgage notes. Brett Burky, Co-Founder of PaperStac, dives deep into the process of how the platform works. He gives us a glimpse when he was first asked to be a consultant and how seeing a huge opportunity made him decide to be part of it. Brett also shares why this platform is user-friendly, especially to first time buyers or sellers. Learn more about PaperStac and how you can leverage it as Brett walks us through its features.

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1h 21min
May 08, 2019Keeping Investments Legal And Documented
Real estate and note investments are not only about buying and selling properties. You have to reach the back end to see what actually happens in the process. Investors have lawyers to keep them backed up legally, and that is where the stress sometimes comes in – keeping legal documents in order. Gail and Chris kick off with what the usual legal paperwork is for such as transfer titles, trustee deeds, and deed of assignment. As they share their journey on CFDs, find out the process in performing CFDs versus performing notes and if it is a good fit to do notes in an IRA. Also, hear Gail’s epic story about hiring a crooked contractor as they address more problems on titles, the risks with having the property in your name, and more.

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52min
April 30, 2019Looking Back And Learning From Aggravating Deals
You can always learn valuable lessons from whatever situation you are in, no matter how aggravating they might be. Venting out their frustrations, Gail and Chris look back at some deals that happened and reflected on the things they learned from them. Gail and Chris give an update about the water issue of a house consuming 5,000 gallons per day. Gail then shares her concern to close a distressed house in Oklahoma at an inexpensive price while Chris talks about an issue regarding the process of doing three loan modifications. Join Chris and Gail as you also reflect on the lessons you may have learned from certain aggravating deals.

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37min
April 26, 2019Surviving CFD, Legal Action, And Risks In Note Investing with Bill Griesmer
Continuing to embody the notion that you can survive it all, Gail and Chris, with a few of their friends, take you into multiple note investing scenarios that will have you prepared for the good, the bad, and the ugly. They talk about the CFD, particularly on paying the water bill, and discuss on taking legal action when a borrower stops paying. Together with Bill Griesmer of Stonegate Capital, Gail and Chris dive into servicing notes and the risks to performing and nonperforming notes. Going in-depth into these scenarios, they remind us that note investing is an apprenticeship business. You only learn by doing it.

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1h 6min
April 19, 2019Hidden Family Culture Prejudices That Keeps You From Being A Note Investor
Sometimes, it is difficult to become what we most want to be because of our family culture. Real estate investors unconsciously bring this certain culture into the business, affecting the ways to invest as well as the tolerance for risk. Join Gail and Chris as they talk about the family culture that prohibits you from doing what you want to do in note investing while sharing the ways they dealt with their own. They also share about how note investing is learning not by theories but by application, and how it is about diversifying investment strategies.

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46min
April 12, 2019The Dos And Don’ts Of Joint Ventures
How does a joint venture work? Chris and Gail clear the confusion as they talk about the dangers of posting deals on Facebook groups. They discuss the importance of ensuring your JV partner is an active participant as well as making sure you create a good relationship with them. They also touch on managing partials and give tips on the proper way of making collection calls, highlighting the importance of ensuring you are talking to the borrower.

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April 08, 2019Servicing Companies: The Things We Hate And Love About Them with Chad Urbshott and Cody Cox
Are you having a hard time deciding what servicing company is the best one for you? Gail and Chris are joined by Chad Urbshott and Cody Cox as they dive deep into the following servicing companies – FCI, Madison Management, and Allied. Learn what they like and dislike and the similarities and differences of each servicing company in terms of boarding, website portals, generating reports, and using attorneys for you to choose which one suits you best.

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FAQs about The Paper Trail:

How many episodes does The Paper Trail have?

The podcast currently has 315 episodes available.