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The Note Investor Podcast will guide you through the ups and downs of note investing, and teach you about all of the nitty gritty details of the business that other people won’t talk about . Your host, Dan Deppen is a former aerospace engineer and product manager who transitioned away from cubicle life to full time note investing in 2018. Our website is www.fusionnotes.com, where you can subscribe to this podcast, comment, and find links to other information on note investing.
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#90: Note Investing War Stories, with Chris Seveney
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This week I spoke with Chris Seveney. Chris and I both started buying notes around the same time and in this podcast, we discussed cutting our teeth buying land contracts in 2018 and 2019. Note investing was a bit different back then, and we shared many of our more chaotic anecdotes about our experiences with unusual deals, foreclosures, and court …
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#89: Applying Artificial Intelligence to Note Investing, with Alex Goldovsky
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Alex Goldovsky joined the podcast to discuss his role as a CEO in three companies focused on improving real estate market efficiency, with a particular emphasis on AI technologies and blockchain potential. We explored the application of machine learning and computer vision in document analysis, the potential of automation in data extraction, and th…
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#88: From the FIlm Industry to Note Investing, with Marco Bario
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Marco Bario, from Porch Swing Funding, joined me to discuss his unconventional career journey from the film industry to note investing, his approach to learning through trial and error, and his experiences with seller financing. We also explored the appeal of a tax planning strategy involving installment sales and Marco's successful approach to pay…
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#87: The Future of the Note Investing Industry
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In this episode Dan discusses his future plans for note investing, the current market conditions, and the potential for growth in the seller finance market. He also addressed the challenges and inefficiencies of the current model of buying and selling assets, suggesting the need for a more accessible mechanism for people to become aware of and list…
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#86: The Seller Finance Market is Larger Than You Think, with Fred and Tracy Rewey
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In this episode, Fred and Tracy joined to provide us with a deep dive on the current state of the seller finance market. They discussed the trends and factors in the seller finance real estate market, with a focus on the increasing volume and value of seller-financed commercial and land notes. They also examined the top 10 states for seller financi…
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#85: Market Trends, and AI Tools for Note Investing, with Brett Burky
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Dan and Brett from Paper Stack discussed the state of the note business and their experiences using their platform for transactions. They also delved into market trends, the increasing cases of mortgage defaults, and the use of artificial intelligence in managing and selling land notes. Furthermore, they explored the development of a new system to …
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#84: Mindset and Real Estate Investing, with Darlene Root
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In this episode Darlene shared her experiences in real estate investing, highlighting the importance of mindset and adaptability in navigating market cycles. They also discussed the challenges faced by those in the real estate business, the importance of actual conversations and negotiation skills, and the concept of vision boards and affirmations …
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#83: Note Investing, From Canada, With Nathan Turner
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I sat down with Nathan Turner to discuss the upcoming Diversified Mortgage Expo. Nathan has extensive experience with note investing dating back to the beginning of the financial crisis. We talked about his experiences getting started, investing in notes from Canada, the origins of ax throwing, takeaways from the Papersource Seminar with Tom Hender…
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#82: Key Takeaways from the Paper Source Seminar with Tom Henderson
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In this episode, Dan shares some of the key learnings and takeaways from the recent Paper Source seminar in San Antonio, taught by Tom Henderson. Get the 5 FREE steps to buying your first note HERE WEBSITE: https://fusionnotes.com PREMIUM CONTENT: Get a roadmap that shows you a step-by-step path for being a note investor, NOTE INVESTING GAMEPLAN To…
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#81: Reflections on my First Year in Note Investing
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Recently I came across some journals I kept in 2017 and 2018, when I first discovered note investing, began learning, and then started doing deals. Some of the advice was spot on, and some was total garbage. Now that I have 100+ note deals under my belt I take a look back at the good, the bad, and the ugly of my initial learnings in note investing.…
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#80: Helping Borrowers Facing Foreclosure, with DJ Olojo
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This week DJ joins to talk about a unique subject in note investing: foreclosure from the perspective of the borrower, and advice to borrowers on what they should do and what they shouldn't when facing foreclosure. Facing foreclosure has to be a daunting experience, to say the least. It's stressful, and emotional, and with your primary residence on…
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#79: Investing in Land Notes - With Crystal and Rick Rumer
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Crystal and Rick Rumer from Secured Land Notes have a lengthy and diverse background in real estate investing. They joined me to discuss how they transitioned from doing fix and flips to investing in and creating land notes. We also covered a range of other topics including a shelter they set up in Alaska for sex trafficking victims, and how invest…
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If you want to learn how to use note partials to either retire earlier or retire better, then this video is for you! Dan explains how note partials work, gives some examples, and discusses how to create them. You'll also learn why these creative financing arrangements are great deals for both the partial seller and partial buyer. Get the 5 FREE ste…
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Dan recaps some of his key learnings from 2023, and discusses his plans heading into 2024. Spoiler: They include returning to focusing on his notes business full time. Sign up for the email newsletter and download the free guide with 5 Steps to Buying Your First Mortgage Note HERE. Comprehensive note investing training course: https://notelaunchpad…
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In part 2 of this long-running case study, Dan travels to Jackson MS to face the borrower in court. The borrower continues to make crazy claims, and Dan tries to explain to the judge all of the unique abbreviations contained in a pay history report from Allied. If you want to learn how to get in this game and become an active note investor, go to w…
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In part 1 of this wild case study, Dan talks about a non-performing note deal where he was able to work on an agreement with the borrower but then ended up in the legal process when the borrower wouldn't follow through. It takes a number of twists and turns as a pandemic delays the legal process, and the borrower makes a number of crazy claims. If …
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8 Reasons Why Someone Will Sell You A Mortgage Note
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Many investors are confused about why someone would be willing to sell a mortgage note that they own. If the note is so great, then why are they willing to part with it? In this episode, Dan breaks down 8 reasons why note owners are willing to sell their asset to you. To get started in note investing, sign up for our email newsletter and download t…
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In this episode, Dan talks about a case study on a deal that just wrapped up last week. It took a number of twists and turns, and after a year of legal work dragging on with no end in sight, and concluded with a surprise payment. There was also some comedy, so listen in to learn why the borrower told the judge she couldn't make a court date! To get…
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In this episode, Dan talks about what BPOs are, and why they can't be taken at face value. He goes into detail on why BPO values tend to be inflated and then uses real-world data from his own deals to determine how to adjust the values when doing your pricing analysis. Want to learn more about note investing? To get started in note investing, sign …
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In this episode Dan reviews the results of the 2022 Best of Notes voting. This is a survey run by Fred and Tracy Rewey to determine the best vendors, software packages, and resources for note investors. He also kicks the episode off with some updates on his own note investing. Want to learn more about note investing? To get started in note investin…
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Empowering Borrowers - How To Avoid Foreclosures With Wayne Snell
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When you have good intentions, everything will work out in the end for you. This proves true for Wayne Snell whose business goal was to avoid future foreclosures whenever possible. In this episode, Dan sits down with Wayne, who started in note investing way back in 2011. Along the way, Wayne has closed on hundreds of notes and shares some of his mo…
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Honesty Is The Best Policy: How To Become A Trusted Note Broker With Derek Louden
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Building trust can be pretty challenging, but the results can be rewarding. By being honest, your reputation as a trusted note broker will help you build your success as you scale. Derek Louden from Gardiner Capital Group is the third in a long line of real estate investors from the Dallas area. In this episode, Derek talks about how to become a tr…
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REPLAY: Lessons Learned from 20 Note Deals
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This is a replay of one of the most popular episodes of the Note Investor Podcast. Dan reveals some of his more important lessons learned as a note investor.
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How My Notes Business Provide Me With Unexpected Flexibility
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In this episode, Dan talks about how his retirement portfolio has weathered the market downturn this year and discusses some recent events where his notes business made it easier to extract himself from a toxic work situation.
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The Due Diligence You Need In Note Investing With Fred Moskowitz
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Fred Moskowitz joins the podcast again with advice for note investors. He discusses the need to understand the nuances of not just the state, but sometimes a local jurisdiction that you are buying a note in. We also talked about the importance of doing due diligence not just on an asset, but on the counterparties you are working with as well. Fred …
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