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Note investing can feel scary when you're figuring it out alone. 🧩 In this episode, Dave and Nathan talk with Jamie Bateman of Labrador Lending about how networking — not guessing — is the real edge in this business. Jamie shares his journey from rentals to running a note fund with 50+ assets, why he thinks most "guru" courses are overpriced, and how nearly all his best deals come from people he's known for years. 🤝💼 🎯 What you'll learn: 💰 Why "too passive" was Jamie's biggest early mistake 🔗 How relationships (not platforms) drive 85% of real note deals 📊 The 75% LTV rule that protects every purchase ❤️ Real borrower stories that reveal the human side of Non-Performing Notes 📈 Where Seller Financing, Wrap Notes, and Note Creating are headed next To obtain this week's Real Estate Notes Show guest Jamie Bateman's information, use this link https://bit.ly/4hgMbdk Jamie Bateman runs Labrador Lending, a note investing fund, and mentors newer investors navigating Note Investing, Note Broker relationships, and Partial Notes strategy. 🔔 Follow the show so you never miss an episode — new conversations drop weekly!

We opened up 4 real seller-financed notes and found problems in almost every single one. Here's what to fix before you buy or sell.🎙️ In this episode of The Real Estate Notes Show, host Dave Putz and Nathan Turner sit down with 30-year servicing veteran Sohail Badruddin (Provident Loan Servicing) to review four LIVE note deals — line by line, clause by clause.📋 What you'll learn:✅ Why a 1-page promissory note is an automatic red flag✅ How a missing notary stamp can make an entire note unenforceable✅ Why vague prepayment penalties (like an undefined 5%) confuse judges and defense attorneys✅ The Texas wrap note clause that illegally makes the buyer responsible for the SELLER'S underlying lien✅ Why "immediate foreclosure" language for missed insurance is a legal landmine✅ Why pre-signed deed-in-lieu clauses don't hold up in court✅ The 3.3% interest rate trap that could turn your loan into a taxable "gift"✅ Why balloons, interest-only terms, and prepayment penalties are theTo obtain this week's Real Estate Notes Show guest Sohail Badruddin's information, use this link https://bit.ly/3T1deku

**🔗 Connect with Andrew:** https://bit.ly/4ftKR5X**Stop letting traditional lending guidelines kill your real estate deals.**In this power-packed episode, veteran mortgage banker Andrew (25+ years experience) pulls back the curtain on non-QM lending and DSCR loans—the institutional financing tools that sophisticated investors use to scale their portfolios without jumping through Fannie Mae's hoops.**What You'll Learn:**• Why non-QM loans today are NOTHING like the toxic subprime products that crashed in 2008• How DSCR loans let you finance properties using the property's cashflow instead of your personal income• The secret "no ratio" DSCR products that don't require 1.0 cashflow (you can go as low as 0.75!)• Exact exit strategy from expensive hard money into long-term fixed financing• Bank statement loans, P&L loans, and 1099 income verification alternatives• Why smart investors eventually transition into note creation (becoming the bank)• Coming market opportunities in affordable housing sector• How warehouse lines actually work (the "fancy checkbook" that funds your deals)**Perfect for:** Real estate investors, landlords with equity stuck in rental properties, self-employed borrowers who can't prove traditional income, anyone trying to scale beyond 10 financed propertiesAndrew shares real-world examples from his decades in mortgage banking—including surviving the 2008 crash—and explains why today's non-QM space is the smartest play for unconventional investors who don't fit in traditional boxes.**🔗 Connect with Andrew:** https://bit.ly/4ftKR5X**📅 Join us at Note Conference:** Nashville, May 2026 - [Registration link]**💬 Drop a comment:** What lending challenges are YOU facing right now? Let's help you find solutions.**👍 LIKE this video if you learned something new about non-QM lending****🔔 SUBSCRIBE for weekly note investing strategies****📤 SHARE with investors stuck in expensive hard money**#NoteInvesting #DSCRLoans #NonQMLending #RealEstateInvestingLooking for more help with Note Investing?Visit our website, follow us on social, join our Note Investing Facebook group, or listen to our Note Investing Podcast!✅LinksNote Investor Education - https://www.jkpholdings.com/note-investor-educationWebsite: https://www.jkpholdings.comSell Your Note: https://jkpholdings.com/sell-my-mortgage-noteNote Investors: https://jkpholdings.com/note-investingPodcast: [https://jkpholdings.com/podcast/](https://jkpholdings.com/podcast/)Beginner Series: Https://www.jkpholdings.com/beginner-series/Advanced Note Investing Education: https://jkpholdings.com/note-investing/note-investing-junior-mastermind/

To obtain this week's Real Estate Notes Show guest Doug Smith's information, use this link https://bit.ly/4vfnWB5In this revealing episode, we sit down with Doug, a 35-year banking veteran who survived the 2008 crash and has worked through multiple market cycles. Doug shares the insider knowledge that separates successful note investors from those who lose money on seemingly "good" deals.**What You'll Learn:**• Why pricing notes based solely on UPB or BPO is fundamentally flawed• The dual pricing methodology banks use to evaluate every note investment• How to find the real story behind every borrower (hint: check social media)• The critical difference between data tapes and collateral files• Assignment chains and allonges explained in plain English• Why ROI calculations without time factors will mislead you• Doug's compassionate approach to loan workouts that maintains borrower dignity• Market forecast: Why Doug sees major opportunity coming for note investors in 2025**Key Topics Covered:**✅ Performing vs non-performing note strategy✅ Underwriting methodology from institutional banking✅ Due diligence beyond the spreadsheet✅ Resolution toolkit for non-performing loans✅ Ethical exit strategies for struggling borrowers✅ Market cycles and upcoming opportunitiesDoug brings three decades of special assets experience, having worked with three of the world's largest banks before founding Castle Rock Capital Management and launching The Mad Lender consulting firm. His new book, "The Mad Lender's Guide to Private Lending and Note Investing," is now available on Amazon.**🔔 Subscribe for weekly note investing insights from industry veterans****💬 What's your biggest challenge in note underwriting? Drop it in the comments!****Connect with Doug:****Mentioned Resources:**• The Mad Lender's Guide to Private Lending and Note Investing (Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/Lenders-Guide-Private-Lending-Investing/dp/B0H5NZ3KVB• Castle Rock Capital Management• The Mad Lender consulting services

What happens when a third-generation note investor who grew up taking apart computers starts applying AI to every layer of the note business? You get Dominic — and this episode is packed with the kind of real-world, no-fluff automation insight that note investors and note creators rarely hear. To obtain this week's Real Estate Notes Show guest Dominic McFadin's information, use this link https://bit.ly/4upMLK1💡 Dave Putz and Nathan Turner sit down with Dominic, co-founder of Note Buyers of America and recent acquirer of a Texas servicing company, to unpack exactly how AI is changing note due diligence, portfolio tracking, collections, and even how note sellers show up to the table pre-educated. Whether you're a seasoned note investor or just starting to create seller finance notes, there are immediate takeaways in this conversation you can act on today.**🔑 What you'll learn in this episode:**💰 How to use AI to instantly organize loan tape emails — no tech skills needed📊 How to turn your servicer's PDFs into a live portfolio dashboard in two prompts🏠 Why note sellers are arriving pre-educated on discount theory — and how AI did that for you🤖 Claude vs. ChatGPT vs. Gemini: which to use and when📌 The "interview me" prompt that gets AI to figure out what you actually want📈 How AI is being used in note servicing to predict late payments and improve collections🔍 The difference between SEO, AEO, and GEO — and why it matters for note creators and buyers

We just got back from the Diversified Mortgage Expo, and we had to jump straight into the mic to break down everything we learned, experienced, and walked away thinking about. Watch replay - https://youtu.be/3_8i3bwe7-0**In this episode:**- 🎤 A full recap of the Diversified Mortgage Expo (DME) in Nashville — what made it truly stand out from other industry conferences- 🤖 AI vs. VA debate from the conference floor — the room was more divided than expected, and the results might surprise you- 📉 Eye-opening data from the Mortgage Bankers Association on housing affordability and what the trends mean for note investors right now- 🥊 "Head-to-Head" sessions breakdown — scaling up vs. staying small, and why both arguments made a compelling case- 🤝 Why the note investing community keeps growing and attracting fix-and-flip investors looking to add notes to their portfolio- 💡 A challenge to service providers: why buying a note yourself could completely change how you serve your clients- 🧠 The power of relationships in building a conference — and why no AI or VA can replace knowing the right people

Do you need a license to buy and sell real estate notes? This is one of the most common questions in the note investing world, and the answer is more nuanced than you might think. In this episode, Dave Puts and Nathan Turner dive deep into the licensing requirements for note investing, exploring how regulations vary dramatically from state to state. They break down what you actually need to know before buying, selling, or servicing mortgage notes, and why understanding your state's specific laws is absolutely critical to operating legally and profitably in this space. To obtain this week's Real Estate Notes Show guest Roslind Ray's information, use this link https://bit.ly/481Rfyp Whether you're just starting out in note investing or you're already active in the space, licensing questions can make or break your deals. The team discusses real examples, the costs involved, and how to navigate the compliance landscape without getting stuck in analysis paralysis. If you've been wondering whether you need a license or not!🎓 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:• Licensing requirements for note investing vary significantly by state law• Federal regulations don't apply; each state sets its own rules• Buying, selling, and servicing notes may require different license types• Understanding state compliance helps you structure deals more profitably• Seller finance education is critical before creating or purchasing notes• Some states allow unlicensed note investing with proper structure• Legal guidance prevents costly mistakes and protects your investments

To obtain this week's Real Estate Notes Show guest Shane Perkins's information, use this link https://bit.ly/4m0JkHbShane Perkins has spent 30+ years building a note investing business from scratch—starting in manufactured housing, surviving the 2000 mobile home crash, then the 2008 mortgage meltdown. In this episode, he reveals his "Reverse Wrap" strategy: find qualified buyers first (with 20% down and income), pre-approve them, let them shop for their dream home, then acquire and seller-finance it to them—all closing same-day. No vacancy, no rehab risk, no sub-2 liability. Shane has closed over 1,300 deals and has never missed a payment on a Subject-2 transaction, proving that buyer-first underwriting beats house-hunting every time.🔥 TOP HEADLINES FROM THIS EPISODE:📌 Shane closed over 1,300 real estate deals in 30 years without formal education—just boots-on-the-ground experience📌 The "Reverse Wrap" strategy: find the buyer first, get 20% down, then go shopping for their dream home📌 Why 7,000 qualified buyers with 20% down are turned away by banks every single day📌 Shane survived both the 2000 manufactured housing crash and 2008 subprime meltdown by spotting loose lending early📌 The 3 components that lock a buyer into a home: equity, income, and home of their choice📌 Why wrapping your own debt is ethical—and wrapping someone else's is a ticking time bomb📌 Shane's crystal ball: housing shortage + falling rates = another price boom is coming✅LinksNote Investor Education - https://www.jkpholdings.com/note-investor-educationWebsite: https://www.jkpholdings.comSell Your Note: https://jkpholdings.com/sell-my-mortgage-noteNote Investors: https://jkpholdings.com/note-investingPodcast: https://jkpholdings.com/podcast/​​​Beginner Series: Https://www.jkpholdings.com/beginner-series/Advanced Note Investing Education: https://jkpholdings.com/note-investing/note-investing-junior-mastermind/

Your spreadsheet won't hold up in foreclosure court—and it's killing your note's resale value. Here's the fintech solution that costs less than your monthly Netflix subscription.In this episode, Dave and Nathan sit down with Ted Tekippe, CEO of Zimple Money, to explore how cloud-based loan servicing software is revolutionizing note investing. Ted breaks down exactly why third-party loan records beat your spreadsheet every time, how to pass 100% of servicing costs to your borrowers, and why note buyers like Dave pay HIGHER prices for professionally serviced notes.To obtain this week's Real Estate Notes Show guest Ted Tekippe's information, use this link https://bit.ly/472pftV🔑 **KEY TAKEAWAYS:**💰 Pricing that scales: $23/month for up to 3 loans, $47 for up to 20, $77 for UNLIMITED loans🏦 Pass all fees to borrowers—use professional servicing software for $0 out of pocket⚖️ Third-party loan ledgers hold up in court; your spreadsheet doesn't🛑 One-click default feature stops partial payments instantly (no servicer email needed)📊 Real-time borrower portal with payoff quotes, payment history, auto-pay setup🤝 Transfer notes between investors with full payment history intact🏗️ Built for hard money lenders: handles construction draws, loan syndicates, investor repayment✅ SOC 2 certified, PCI compliant, NACHA compliant, FBO trust accounts included📈 Note buyers pay premium prices for Zimple-serviced notes vs. spreadsheet records🔮 2026 feature: integrated note marketplace for buying and selling

Dawn, the "Note Queen" with 33 years of experience, shares her unconventional journey from ER nurse to pioneering note investor. She reveals the critical mistakes both note creators and buyers make, emphasizing the "dance between property and paper" that most investors miss. Dawn unpacks why understanding both sides of seller financing—from creation through exit strategies—is essential for building sustainable wealth, and issues a rallying cry for agents and investors to embrace decentralized, community-based financing as traditional Wall Street lending shows cracks.🔥 TOP HEADLINES FROM THIS EPISODE:📌 Most Note Creators Destroy Their Exit Strategy with 5-6% Interest Rates📌 Why Real Estate Agents Are Finally Embracing Seller Financing (MLS Changes Everything)📌 The Servicing Spread Strategy: How to Buy Notes With Zero Money Down📌 Hard Assets + Cash Flow = Only Protection Against Coming Hyperinflation📌 7 Years to Mastery: Why Note Education Without Action Keeps You Broke📌 The Dance Between Property and Paper: Master Both or Stay Stuck📌 Foreclosure-Proof Documents: Why One-Page Notes Create Legal NightmaresTo obtain this week's Real Estate Notes Show guest Dawn Rickabaugh's information, use this link https://bit.ly/4rM8PhB

Keith's story is proof that constraints breed creativity. With only one hour during his military lunch break to build a business—dealing with 6-hour time zone differences between Hawaii and the mainland—he developed systems that eventually generated $330,000 in net profit. Get Keith’s info: https://bit.ly/4adxYeO Episode Highlights • The emotional cost of military service and why it drove him to real estate • Four years of losses before breaking through • Building deals across 34 states 100% virtually • The three-part profit center of note investing (cash now, cash flow, cash later) • Real-world Florida examples of insurance killing deals • Why killing bad deals is more important than doing deals • Professional underwriting as legal protection • AI and automation replacing 389 manual tasks Key Frameworks Discussed: The Four Variables: Seller needs, investor needs, property's highest use, and market cycle The Three Currencies: Time, Money, and Energy Reasonable Worst Case Scenario Analysis Keith now runs REI Automated, offering multiple software solutions for real estate investors including live data scraping, AI valuations, and comprehensive automation systems. Topics: Note Investing, Wholesaling, Fix and Flip, Rental Properties, Subject-to, Wrap Notes, Seller Financing, Real Estate Automation, Military to Entrepreneur (00:00) Introduction (02:15) Missing his children's births (05:30) Rich Dad Poor Dad transformation (08:45) Investing in Hawaii challenges (12:00) One hour lunch break strategy (16:30) Four years of struggles (19:45) Breaking through to $330K (23:15) Wholesaling to fix and flip (27:00) Introduction to notes (30:45) Four variables deal framework (35:20) Florida insurance crisis (39:15) When to kill bad deals (43:00) Saving $40K by killing deals (46:15) Professional underwriting importance (50:30) ARMLO and servicing (54:00) REI Automated software (58:15) 2026 market predictions

Sierra Davis proves that you don't need decades of experience to succeed in note investing—just commitment and consistency. From paying off student loans to managing over 30 performing notes while raising a family, Sierra shares her journey from corporate data science to becoming a prolific note investor in just six years. She reveals how one conversation at Note Expo launched her social media presence, the reality of buying notes that stop performing, and why showing up authentically builds trust faster than any marketing strategy. This episode is packed with practical insights on due diligence, working with servicers, and why conservative 10% returns often beat chasing 20% yields.To obtain this week's Real Estate Notes Show guest Sierra Davis's information, use this link https://bit.ly/45HOYY1 ‪@sierradavisofficial‬ 🔥 TOP HEADLINES FROM THIS EPISODE:📌 First Note Stopped Paying After 3 Months—Here's What Happened Next📌 How I Paid Off Student Loans Early With One Note Deal📌 The #1 Documentation Mistake Even Wells Fargo Makes📌 Why 10% Returns Beat 20% Yields for Long-Term Success📌 Social Media Strategy That Generated Investor Capital in Under a Year📌 Contract for Deed vs. Mortgage: The Risk Tolerance Question📌 AI Tools That Analyze Title Reports and Send Deal Alerts Automatically

Join us for an incredible conversation with real estate veteran Jay Heinrichs, who shares 45+ years of invaluable experience spanning timber, hard money lending, wraps, development, and home building. From starting with his real estate license at 18 to surviving the 2008 crash and rebuilding from scratch, Jay delivers raw, unfiltered insights on market cycles, the risks of sub-two strategies, and why backend knowledge matters more than marketing hype. His journey from California wraps in the Carter years to building 500+ homes post-2008 offers crucial lessons for investors at every level. 🔥 TOP HEADLINES FROM THIS EPISODE:📌 "I Lost Eight Figures in 2008—But Got Every Bank Paid Back"📌 Warning: Sub-Two and Wrap Notes Are Heading for Mass Defaults in 2026📌 Why This 45-Year Veteran Refuses to Use Leverage Anymore📌 From $100K Line of Credit to $75M Projects: The Power of Community Banking📌 The Secret AITD Document That Protects Sellers in Wrap Transactions📌 How Detroit Police Officers Reduced Theft by 95% on Rehab Projects📌 Why Getting Your Real Estate License Is Still the Best First StepTo obtain this week's Real Estate Notes Show guest Jay Hinrichs's information, use this link https://bit.ly/4jpwktv

**Welcome to 2026! Our Goals, Lessons & What's Coming** Dave and Nathan kick off 2026 with a candid review of their 2025 goals—what they crushed, what they missed, and the lessons learned along the way. **Episode Highlights:** - DSCR loan success: Funding landlords with equity in their properties - DME Conference: Lower attendance but higher quality connections - The hard money lending opportunity they regret missing - Nathan's capital raising challenges and lessons on personal involvement - Personal wins: 10,000 push-ups and conquering Mount Rundle **2026 Goals Revealed:** - Dave's upcoming book for note creators - Expanding into the seller finance community - AI automation tools for note investors - Growing DME conference to 300 attendees - Deploying $3M+ into performing loans **Key Takeaways:** - SMART goals framework for note investors - Why networking and referrals drive this business - Warning signs on wrap notes and sub-to deals - How to create marketable notes from day one Next episode features Jay from BiggerPockets—don't miss it! (00:00) Introduction (00:52) Reflecting on 2025 (02:15) Why Goal Setting Matters (04:03) DME Conference Results (05:50) DSCR Loans Success (08:31) Missed Hard Money Opportunity (09:23) Capital Raising Challenges (10:30) Personal Goals and Family (12:11) 10K Push-ups & Mount Rundle (13:21) 2026 Show Plans (15:21) SMART Goals Framework (17:37) Fund Deployment Strategy (19:21) Wrap Notes Warning (21:19) AI Automation Goals (23:43) Dave's Upcoming Book (25:58) Note Buying Goals (28:25) Seller Finance Outreach (31:57) Next Episode Preview

In 2025 the landscape shifted dramatically for both Note Investors and Seller finance. Industry veteran Dave Pollio (SN Servicing Corporation) joins Dave Putz and Nate Turner to break down exactly what happened—and what's coming next. To obtain this week's Real Estate Notes Show guest David Pollio's information, use the following link: https://bit.ly/4rOSol9 In this comprehensive year-end analysis, discover why 2025 saw the **lowest transaction volume in 12 years** for note trading, despite increased activity from smaller funds and individual investors. Polio reveals that while institutional portfolios slowed dramatically, **seller finance notes and hard money loans surged**, representing a fundamental shift in the marketplace. 🔑 **Key topics covered:** 🎯 **Become a Confident Note Buyer:** Learn the "shadow bidding" technique 🚫 **Avoid the Wrap Note Disaster:** How to protect yourself from the double-digit default rates 📈 **Realistic 2026 Investment Strategy:** Position yourself in RPLs, seller finance notes, and alternative note products as traditional NPL deal flow remains constrained—plus why beating CD rates by 2-3% builds sustainable long-term wealth. Looking for more help with Note Investing? Visit our website, follow us on social, join our Note Investing Facebook group, or listen to our Note Investing Podcast! ✅Links Note Investor Education - https://www.jkpholdings.com/note-investor-education Website: https://www.jkpholdings.com Sell Your Note: https://jkpholdings.com/sell-my-mortgage-note Note Investors: https://jkpholdings.com/note-investing Podcast: https://jkpholdings.com/podcast/​​​ Beginner Series: Https://www.jkpholdings.com/beginner-series/ Advanced Note Investing Education: https://jkpholdings.com/note-investing/note-investing-junior-mastermind/