Real Estate Notes Show: Note Investing | Seller Financing

Real Estate Notes Show — the podcast for note investing, mortgage note buying, and seller financing. Hosts Dave Putz (active mortgage note buyer since 2010) and Nathan Turner show you how to "become the bank": buying performing and non-performing notes (NPLs), due diligence, bid strategy, seller-financed note creation, servicing, and exit strategy. Whether you're a note buyer, note creator, or investor building passive real-estate income, every episode delivers expert-level, real-world strategy from people doing actual deals — not theory. New episodes weekly.

Real Estate Notes Show: Note Investing | Seller Financing is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 161 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Real Estate Notes Show: Note Investing | Seller Financing, a business show with 161 episodes published.

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  Episode #161

  Ep 161 Most Seller Finance Notes Are Legally Worthless | Sohail Badruddin

  Sep 18, 20261h 6m

  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

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  Episode #160

  Ep 160 Non-QM and DSCR Loans Explained | Andrew Hoelzel

  Jul 31, 202655 min

  ** 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/

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  Episode #159

  Ep 159 35-Year Banker Reveals: Why UPB Doesn't Matter When Pricing Notes | Doug Smith

  Jul 17, 202645 min

  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

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  Episode #157

  Ep 157 Big Opportunities + Relationships = Success | DME 2026 Recap

  May 18, 202632 minS0

  <p>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.</p><p>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 me...

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  Episode #156

  Ep 156 Do You Need a License to Buy and Sell Notes? | Roslind Ray

  Apr 24, 202654 minS0

  <p>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.</p><p>To obtain...

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