Real Estate Notes Show: Note Investing | Seller Financing

JKP Holdings LLC: Dave Putz and Nathan Turner

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.

  1. 2d ago

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

    **🔗 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/

  2. Jul 17

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

    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

  3. Jun 19

    Ep 158 Automate the Boring Parts of Your Real Estate Note Business — With AI | Dominic McFadin

    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

  4. Apr 24

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

    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

  5. Apr 11

    Ep 155 30 Years, Zero Missed Payments: Shane Perkins' Buyer-First Real Estate Model | Shane Perkins

    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/

  6. Mar 29

    Ep 154 Unlimited Loan Servicing for $77/Month: Borrowers Pay It | Ted Tekippe

    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

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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.

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