I get lots of calls from people asking about the advantages of investing in mortgage notes. Most of those calls come from landlords who own one or more rental properties, and they share a common dilemma. The reason they bought rental properties was to have stable, monthly stream of income—not because they wanted an endless stream of headaches from tenants.
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Private Mortgage Notes and Note Investing
Many of our potential clients are surprised to find out that they can invest in mortgage notes.
If you’re considering investing in real estate or you have and are tired of dealing with tenants, toilets, and turnover you might want to read this. We’ll gladly send you a full copy of the book if you email us at info@amnotecap.com.…
Defaults and Note Investing – The “Big D”
The “Big D” doesn’t stand for the “Big Disaster.” It stands for defaults, and when it comes to defaults and note investing you’ll want to know your options.
When I talk to potential note investors, they always ask, “What if the borrower defaults?” I’m always glad when they bring up the topic of defaults (which I call the “Big D”)…
Little by Little – Tips for Building Wealth
My wife’s grandmother was a very wise woman, but her type of wisdom didn’t come from Harvard or Yale. She had the rare wisdom that only comes from growing up on a farm in the Midwest. Wisdom that can be turned into tips for building wealth no matter where you live.
Her type of wisdom is in short supply today!…
Profiting in Note Investing – a 10-Year Model
Mortgage Notes and Note Investing offer solid returns to grow — and double your money.
When you consider all the options available to grow your money, the best option may not even be on your radar. We are not talking about stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or precious metals — we are talking about mortgage notes and note investing! They are…
You Can’t Own Half a Stock, But You Can Own Half a Note
You Can’t Own Half a Stock, But You Can Own a Partial Note and Make Big Money
Most homeowners do not own their homes free and clear. Those homeowners are making payments every month to somebody—and that somebody could be you. Most real estate investors assume they have to buy a property as their investment. But you can invest in…
Mortgage Note Investor’s Checklist
Whether you’re buying Mortgage Notes from a broker or performing your own due diligence careful underwriting is always prudent. Working with a seller you know and trust lessens the need for in depth investigation. However, if you’re working with a seller or broker for the first time you should always verify the critical information to the best of your ability.…
How to Defer Paying Taxes on the Sale of an Investment Property
There are many reasons to purchase investment property. While this type of investment can come with large upfront costs, more work, and higher risk levels, there is also the real opportunity to experience some of the highest possible returns.
But one of the downsides to owning investment property is the potential for a large tax burden when selling the property.…
Important Factors to Consider When Underwriting Mortgage Notes
If mortgage notes were risk-free, they wouldn’t require underwriting. While these notes come with a variety of risk/reward profiles, none are risk-free and thus all require some degree of underwriting. This is important to individual investors who want to add mortgage notes to their portfolios. Although the notes are collateralized by real estate, it takes a significant amount of due…