Mortgage Note Investing Weekly

Rick Allen & Brett Burky

Mortgage Note Investing Weekly is a (30-minute tops) podcast covering everything that someone getting started in note investing would want to know. We run Paperstac (a marketplace for mortgage notes) we get a lot of questions from buyers and sellers and with our podcast, we cover the questions that come and share the answers with everyone. We cover strategies, tips & expert secrets to help you improve YOUR note-investing business. 

  1. MAY 8

    Why Your Mortgage Note Isn't Selling (5 Reasons We See Every Week)

    Why Your Mortgage Note Isn't Selling (5 Reasons We See Every Week) Struggling with selling mortgage notes on Paperstac? Rick Allen and Brett Burky are back — and in this episode, they break down the five most common mistakes note sellers make that keep listings from getting bids. These aren't theories. These are real patterns they see on the platform every single week. In this episode, we talk about selling mortgage notes the right way — from pricing your asset at a realistic yield to writing a listing description that actually converts. Whether you're dealing with a performing note, a non-performing note, or something in between, these tips will help you close faster and protect your seller reputation on the marketplace. What you'll learn: ✅ Why pricing to your purchase price kills deals — and how to list by yield instead ✅ The single most important document every note listing needs ✅ How to write seller comments that tell the story of your loan ✅ What happens when you don't disclose known issues (it's not good) ✅ Why post-closing follow-through matters more than you think ✅ Bonus: The best days of the week to list your mortgage note for sale If you're trying to sell a mortgage note or improve your track record as a seller in the note investing space, this episode is a must-watch. __________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:20 Welcome Back to the Paperstac Podcast 0:56 Seller-Focused Discussion & Common Mistakes 1:28 Mistake #1: Unrealistic Pricing 4:21 How to List by Yield (and Why It Works Better) 5:38 Mistake #2: Missing or Outdated Payment History 7:14 Mistake #3: Weak Seller Descriptions 07:47 What Sellers Should Include in Comments 08:48 Why Photos & Property Details Matter 09:29 Using AI to Improve Seller Descriptions 10:58 Bankruptcy Loans, Taxes & Title Problems 12:07 Why Seller Reputation Matters 13:16 Mistake #5: Poor Post-Closing Follow Through 13:35 Servicing Transfers & Missing Documents 14:34 Why Good Business Practices Matter 15:38 Bonus Pro Tip: Best Days to List Your Notes 16:47 When to Activate Your Listing for Maximum Visibility 17:04 Recap of the 5 Biggest Seller Mistakes 17:40 Coming Up Next: Buyer Mistakes Episode ___________ Follow Us On These Platforms:👇 Facebook: https://pstac.co/facebookLinkedin: https://pstac.co/linkedinTwitter:  https://pstac.co/twitterTikTok: ...

    19 min
  2. 02/07/2025

    EP151: Turn a Rental with a Current Mortgage into a Mortgage Note (How to)

    𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲 (𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼) Thinking about turning your 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 into a 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲? In this episode of the Paperstac Podcast, Rick and Brett explain how to create a note on a rental property with an existing mortgage. They cover strategies like wrap mortgages, creative financing, and how investors can leverage owner financing to cash out while still generating income. 📌 Key Takeaways: ✔️ What is a wrap mortgage and how does it work? ✔️ How to structure an owner-financed deal with an existing mortgage ✔️ Risks and legal considerations for selling a rental with seller financing ✔️ Benefits of transitioning from a landlord to a “lien lord” (note holder) 📖 Chapters: 00:00 Introduction  02:07 How to Create a Note on a Rental Property with a Mortgage 02:50 Understanding Wrap Mortgages and Owner Financing 04:30 Market Trends: Why More Investors Are Exploring This Strategy 06:00 Key Considerations Before Structuring a Wrap Mortgage 08:45 The Importance of Rental Cash Flow in a Seller Financing Deal 11:00 How to Sell Your Mortgage Note for a Profit 14:30 Tax Implications & Spreading Out Capital Gains 16:00 Ensuring Proper Documentation for a Smooth Transaction 17:55 Due-On-Sale Clause & Risks to Watch Out For 19:20 Why Investors Love Wrap Mortgages on Paperstac 20:30 Preview: Next Episode on More Efficient Bidding Strategies Interested in Buying or Selling Mortgage Notes? Visit https://www.paperstac.com – and streamline your note transactions securely & efficiently. 👍 Like, Comment & Subscribe if you found this episode valuable! Let us know in the comments: Have you ever structured a wrap mortgage or considered turning a rental into a note? ________________________________________ Follow Us On These Platforms:👇 Facebook: https://pstac.co/facebookLinkedin: https://pstac.co/linkedinTwitter:  https://pstac.co/twitterTikTok: ...

    22 min

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4.4
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Mortgage Note Investing Weekly is a (30-minute tops) podcast covering everything that someone getting started in note investing would want to know. We run Paperstac (a marketplace for mortgage notes) we get a lot of questions from buyers and sellers and with our podcast, we cover the questions that come and share the answers with everyone. We cover strategies, tips & expert secrets to help you improve YOUR note-investing business. 

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