The Paper Trail

By Chris SeveneyBusiness Entrepreneurship

The Paper Trail episodes

August 05, 2019How To Get Non-Compliant Borrowers To Pay You
Every business generates headaches, especially when you are in the notes industry. Hosts Gail Anthony Greenberg and Chris Seveney share their bad experiences with borrowers who are very hard to reach when it’s pay time. People are getting bad advice on owning houses after bankruptcy these days. Many are looking for the easiest way out from their debts and even expect not to pay it. Gail and Chris share some borrower issues that have been going on for years. The notes business is extremely highly susceptible to being sued in every aspect of real estate investing. Gail and Chris narrate their personal experiences on how they got clients to not go down the legal battle. They also share some good news about four of their borrowers reinstating their payments.

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44 min
August 01, 2019The Basics Of Creating A Balance Sheet with Debbie Mullins
Creating a balance sheet could be intimidating especially if you don’t know anything about managing books. Debbie Mullins, the bookkeeper to the stars of note investing, explains the basic concept of bookkeeping. She shows us how to create a simple balance sheet and shares the benefits of doing your own books. She also gives her insights on the most common bookkeeping issues, and reveals the key information in your balance sheet that could have the most critical consequence when done wrong. Debbie also shares useful and practical tips on how to record expenses that were paid using your personal card, what to do when you accidentally transferred money to and from the wrong bank account, how to pay yourself, and more.

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1 hr 8 min
July 29, 2019Open Mic Night: How To Handle Non-Responsive Borrowers
The relationship between lender and borrower can sometimes become complicated especially when the latter forgets his or her dues. Gail Anthony Greenberg and Chris Seveney with guest host Jake Greenberg talks about the different kinds of non-responsive borrowers, those who have stopped paying for months since the initial payment. As they share a situation with a client who hasn’t been paying his dues to them, they also give advice on being careful that you’re not predatory lending when filing a lawsuit against somebody. They also touch on cash for key deals and how to get borrowers to comply with city rules or code violations.

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49 min
July 25, 2019The Pros And Cons Of Using A Note Calculator
Some prefer using note calculators, while others don’t for a variety of reasons. In this episode, Gail Greenberg and Chris Seveney talk about note calculators and when it is ideal and not ideal to use them. As they touch on its functions when it comes to confirming bids, getting that discount on performing notes, and more, they also lay down the kinds of risks involved when reaching for a note calculator. In this episode, discover the one for you as they dish out their recommended apps for your phone.

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41 min
July 22, 2019Open Mic Night: Dealing With Real Estate Paperwork Issues
It is hard to get away with paperwork issues when it comes to real estate contracts and documents. Patty Ped calls in to talk about a special property she has in a little place in the upper peninsula of Michigan called Mancelona and all the paperwork problems she has with the property. Chris Seveney and Gail Greenberg answer Patty’s questions regarding the assignment of land contract wherein a lot of them are missing the assignment of note or loan. They offer advice regarding the issue and talk about using Orion which is a collateral storage company which can be quite helpful to get you more organized. They also touched on CFD or contract for deeds as they share their experiences about dealing with deeds of challenging clients. Get some answers regarding paperwork issues on contracts as Chris and Gail address some of the most common concerns in this episode.

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59 min
July 18, 2019Originating A Note: Breaking Down The Basics
Taking on a new topic that has been gaining popularity, hosts Gail Anthony Greenberg and Chris Seveney talk about originating notes. They share their own stories of creating notes and offer golden nuggets about the three important things to focus on in the process. Covering the basics for those who are not familiar with originating notes, Gail and Chris break down what it means and what documents are needed in the process work. They also lay the 10-10-10 rule down when it comes to figuring out payments, appraisals, loans, and more. Join Gail and Chris to learn what goes on when you’re trying to originate something in the note investing world.

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49 min
July 16, 2019Bad Real Estate Attorneys: Why You Should Avoid Them At All Costs
The real estate business is not as easy as it is. It’s always one thing after another, and there are curveballs and new things that are thrown at you. You also have times when your consultants or vendors are making life more difficult for you, and that can add to some of the frustration. This episode is about hosts Chris Seveney and Gail Anthony Greenberg’s total rage and indignation at bad attorneys in this business. Read on to learn some of their unpleasant experiences with bad attorneys, and be forewarned on how you can avoid one because after all, the wrong attorney can cause bad, disastrous results.

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42 min
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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1 hr 9 min
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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51 min
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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1 hr 17 min

About The Paper Trail

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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…