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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January 09, 2019Noteworthy Note Deals From 2018
Chris and Gail wraps up 2018 and talk about some of the things that have occurred during the year as well as some things to look forward to in 2019. They highlight some of their most recent and most memorable note deals and touch on the 10/10/10 Rule, renovating properties, end-of-the-year bookkeeping, IRAs, and their a-ha moment from their previous podcast. They also explain the significance of doing your own diligence and determining whether assets are performing or non-performing, and outlines some tips on certain things that people need to get make sure they’re getting done as they start to grow their business. On a final note, they briefly discuss a few things they’ve got coming up in 2019.

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49min
January 07, 2019Is It Safe To Talk To Borrowers
Whether you want to or not, you’re probably going to talk to a borrower in this business. What is important is doing it right. Gail and Chris discuss safety when talking to borrowers as they help clear up some of the questions you may have in mind. How and when do you want to talk to borrowers? What are some serious troubles that may arise from doing so? What is borrower outreach? Learn about all of these and more while discovering fair debt collection practices and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. They also talk about giving a Mini-Miranda on the line as well as some pointers on talking to the right person and avoiding any possible violations that may be considered harassment.

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37min
December 27, 2018Doing Due Diligence Before Bidding On Assets
When you get a call or an e-mail from a seller that says, “Your offers are accepted on these three assets,” what do you do? Chris and Gail stress the importance of doing due diligence when you’re bidding on assets. They share what you should look out for when bidding for assets and what to do during the initial phase when your bids are accepted. They also touch on why it’s vital to find an agent or a realtor to get eyes on the properties and other musts in the whole process.

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45min
December 24, 2018Why You Should Look Into Tapes And Spreadsheets
Expanding a Notes and Bolts topic, Gail and Chris get down to looking at tapes, the spreadsheet where all the note information are. For those still wandering around with their notes, having a tape and spreadsheet will save you time and a ton of potential risks when investing. They discuss what a tape looks like, what to do when you get it, and what is the process after. They also outline some good price points to consider and ay down some great tips on how to organize and filter your spreadsheet while discussing taxes and state laws.

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37min
December 20, 2018Wrong Ideas Of The Note Business From Facebook Fantasies
Everything is not all that they seem, most especially on Facebook. What we see are a bunch of fantasies made from the hand-picked pieces of real life. Facebook fantasies too often get many people totally on hook, line, and sinker. In the note business, there are so many ways people use Facebook marketing and project the wrong ideas to people who are new. They see stories that just about everyone is seemingly doing well. It ends up making them feel discouraged and left out. Gail and Chris get right down to these Facebook fantasies and give encouraging insights that will help newbie investors out there. They also recommend some great Facebook groups where you can find mentors that can help in your journey.

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41min
December 17, 2018Business Planning: Focusing On Your Goals For The Year
A goal without a timeline is just a wish. Stop wishing and start planning. To hit that goal, what are the things you need to be doing? As you continue to build and grow that wealth, as with any business strategy, business planning should be catered and customized to you specifically, especially considering the risk you’re willing to take on certain things. Chris and Gail share the three-step process of business planning to help you create wealth and grow your business.

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34min
December 13, 2018How To Avoid Horrible Surprises When Buying Assets
Sometimes, we encounter a couple of hiccups when buying properties or assets – be that a leaky bathroom or a loophole in a contract. Others find these hiccups after purchasing while the lucky ones get to rectify the situation before they have signed the papers. Gail and Chris get down into these hiccups or what they call horrible surprises. It is their goal in the coming new year to have horrible surprises before buying the assets, and not after. They share some personal experiences while breaking down some of the regulations and important things you must consider – from a quitclaim to county liens and more. Look over everything and be more cautious when buying as Gail and Chris show you the things that you may miss.

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57min
December 11, 2018What Notes Are Worth Spending Money On And What Are Not?
Being in business entails you to spend money and at the same time conserve. After all, we all want to gain more than we lose. Situating this dilemma in the note business, what things are worth spending money on and what are not? Gail and Chris break down some of the important things that your business could benefit from. They talk about systems and things that people use to overcome certain struggles as investors such as bookkeeping, recording documents, selling partials, and more. They also talk about when to get a VA involved, as well as what are the tools that make things easier – from DataTree to PACER. Going to the legal side, they give advice on spending money on an attorney when it comes to title report.

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1h 2min
December 05, 2018Big Growth Week: Letting Go Of Preconceived Notions About Properties
All of us hold some kind of preconceived notions and prejudices about certain properties. These things eventually lead us to stray away from them, keeping ourselves within our own comfort zones. But Chris and Gail have seen a big growth week for the both of them; and what they learned will make you want to open up your horizons. They let go some of their pre-judgments about properties and what makes a good deal. They talk about exploring rural properties and what they found going into them. Also giving insights about buying and selling a partial, they lay down some of the benefits you could receive like a payment prepaid and more. They also tackled IRA investing and then give tips on foreclosures.

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44min
November 21, 2018What Does It Take To Be A Note Investor?
We are all made to fit into something that brings out the best in us. In note investing, there are just some people who are made more perfectly for the job than others. So what does it take to be a note investor? Should you be one or not? Gail and Chris reflect on these questions and give great answers on how to be a note investor. They identify some categories of people who may not be a good fit while tackling the characteristics that one should possess in order to survive in this industry. They put forward the value of knowing how to take risks and being comfortable with guessing, to not have everything be exact and calculated. Learning as well how to recognize that our fears are not always real, pushing forth how investors should seek to take that jump and overcome them. Rounding it up with talking to a mentor, they show how constructive criticisms are part of the job and that to win in the game, you have to stick through it all.

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41min

FAQs about The Paper Trail:

How many episodes does The Paper Trail have?

The podcast currently has 315 episodes available.