foreclosures: 50 Shades Darker of Notes - 02/17/17 08:21 AM
 Are you closing all the deals you are looking for or are you "tied up" doing things the old way? Are you raising private capital or feel like you are ball gagged when talking with prospective funding partners. Do you feel like your note business is in a rut and in need of a good "spanking" to help you think outside the box? Is it time to put on the garters and stockings and sexify up your business? I'll help you unlock the handcuff's to help you take your note and real estate business to a different, darker level of success … (4 comments)

foreclosures: 10 Tips For Calling Banks For Distressed Deals - 02/03/17 10:41 PM

I've noticed several current posts on a few other websites where a few note investors were looking to call banks directly to track down note deals.  I've been doing this since 2008 and I thought that I would lend some knowledge and tips on what we have done to build a large database and close a ton of bank direct deals.
1).  It's a numbers game.  Keep in mind that 80% of sales are made after the 5th contact and this is so true with bank asset managers.  You have to expect to call and email several times to make contact.  My … (1 comments)

foreclosures: Trump Signs Executive Order On Notes - 02/01/17 01:11 PM
Making America Great Again...One Mortgage At A Time!
So no, maybe President Trump didn't sign an executive order to take our Virtual Note Buying For Dummies workshop and get it at half off.
But it would sure be cool if he did!
So in the spirit of fun and games (and an ability to laugh at all the political nonsense that the news media and political parties are putting out there) I thought I would run a quick "Executive Order" special for anyone interested in learning how to really make America Great Again One Mortgage At A Time. How do you do this? By … (0 comments)

foreclosures: KPI's For Your Note Business - 01/22/17 03:06 PM

So many real estate investors are running around like its the wild west. Most don't have a clue on what they need to be doing on a regular basis or what actions they need to be taking on a regular basis to ensure growth. Without having ways to measure your business activities, you can't tell if you are growing or just wasting time in limbo.
On this episode of the Monday Note, Scott will be sharing with you some of the Key Performance Indicators (or KPI's) that you need to have in your business to ensure success.
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5642313622915084291
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foreclosures: Ten Greener Pastures For Note Investors - 07/09/16 09:00 AM

Many real estate investors are looking to expand into new markets as backyard deals become scarcer and thinner based on demand for product, reduced HUD foreclosures and property values recovering from the mortgage meltdown.  Many are struggling to find deals markets while seasoned and savvy investors are moving into new states to help quench their thirst for higher returns by leveraging their investment dollar.
Those investors exploring new markets are also looking to get out of “brick and mortar” and into the paper game.  Finding deals six to twelve months ahead of REO investors (depending on the foreclosure time frames of states) … (7 comments)

foreclosures: 15 WAYS TO JUMPSTART YOUR REAL ESTATE BUSINESS - 04/20/09 02:49 PM
I am a firm believer that with this yeat comes with it a promise to change who we are as investors and the opportunity to change how successful you and your investment business can grow or become.  So many people use excuses to delay their success along with hiding behind their fears and insecuredness as human beings to become successful. That's why I've come up with 15 ways for you to jumpstart your real estate business.
 I've had the good fortune to have been trained and study some of the best educators and guru's out there who have helped me over come … (0 comments)

foreclosures: What I Invest in Austin With. - 10/14/08 04:44 PM
What to Invest In?
I often get asked by other investors (often very new or green investors) what do I invest in or buy in the Awesome real estate market that is available in Austin, Texas. Well, that is not an easy or one sentence answer especially in this market. With the Austin real estate market avoiding the dramatic hits that have hit the East and West Coasts with property values decreasing, we've been lucky enough to still see a steady appreciation of values ranging from 5-10% in areas. While we haven't been immune from the rash of foreclosures like a … (0 comments)

foreclosures: Helping a Father/Son Investment Team Get Rockin! - 10/14/08 04:42 PM
My Investment Week In Houston
I work with a lot of investors across the country to help them either get their real estate investment business off the ground or help them take it to the next level. My schedule is usually packed one to two months out. I sometimes feel like the post office in that I am working with clients whether it is sunny, rainy, sleet, or snow! So this was the case that I found myself with having a week planned in Houston AFTER Hurricane Ike ran through the town like a paper shreader. I wouldn't be able to … (1 comments)

foreclosures: Texas REO Pools at 60% of Market Values! - 10/29/07 03:18 PM
Hello Investors,
After a few months off, I am back on the blogging trail again.  I have been very busy in the mortgage and real estate investment business these last few crazy months and I am looking for investors who want to take advantage of the ton of due diligince that I have been working on lately.  With all of the foreclosures (over 400 a month each month in Williamson and Travis Counties combined), this has led to a tremendous amount of bank owned properties that are starting to sit on the MLS and market.  Lenders are not liking the fact that … (1 comments)