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Most people understand the world of rental properties, house flips, and other common real estate investments. But there is one little-known niche that could provide massive cash flow and profits without the headaches: note investing. In this episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast, we sit down with Dave Van Horn, author of Real Estate Note Investing, to talk about how anyone can get started with real estate note investing—even as a first investor. In addition to a great conversation about notes, you’ll also hear some of Dave’s powerful strategies for getting his real estate offers accepted, how he started his investments using the BRRRR strategy (with credit cards!) and much, much more. In This Episode We Cover: What is a note? The types of notes available Ways to start investing in notes How much cash one needs to have a note Dave’s backstory as a real estate investor Dave’s shift to note investing What hard money is Three things you need to put together a deal Getting bank financing Performing vs. non-performing notes Shadowing and how to do it Making multiple offers What happens when a performing note becomes a non-performing note? About the book And SO much more! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Calculators Veggie Tales: Song of the Cebu BiggerPockets Podcast 028: Note Investing and Raising Private Money with Dave Van Horn Prosper Books Mentioned in this Show Multiple Streams of Income by Robert Allen Real Estate Note Investing by Dave Van Horn The First Entrepreneur by Edward G. Lengel Abundance by Peter H. Diamandis Fire Round Questions Is it possible to purchase your own Non Performing Note? If I want to be an individual NOTE investor, how much money do you need to have to play? Would it be a smart strategy to buy NPN or defaulted mortgages just to foreclose on them for profit? Tweetable Topics: “It’s not only about what you’re paying, it’s about how you’re paying it.” (Tweet This!) “You don’t need any money, you just need a deal.” (Tweet This!) Connect with Dave Dave’s BiggerPockets Profile Dave’s Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What’s the best way to invest in real estate when the numbers don’t make sense in your backyard? Today on the BiggerPockets Podcast, we sit down with Bob Malecki, a real estate investor who started by purchasing local rental properties but quickly shifted gears into two other niches: out of state rentals and mortgage notes. In this episode, Bob explains why he chose to make the switch and walks listeners through the step-by-step process for getting started investing outside your backyard! In This Episode We Cover: How Bob got started in real estate What a ROTH IRA is What to do when you’ve got a chunk of money to invest How to choose the right turnkey company Thoughts on using leverage to acquire properties Why he decided to transition to notes What exactly non-performing notes are A discussion on notes vs. rentals The risks of investing in notes What you should know about due diligence Where to find notes to invest in The value of building relationships What the future looks like for Bob And SO much more! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Forums Sunwest Trust Inc. Notes funds for individual investors. What are the best players? (Forum Post) Tax, Legal Issues, Contracts, Self-Directed IRA (Forum Category) MemphiesInvest RealtyTrac WeGoLook Books Mentioned in this Show Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki Equity Happens by by Robert Helms & Russell Gray The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker Tweetable Topics: “Nothing in the world is guaranteed.” (Tweet This!) “Assume nothing and document everything.” (Tweet This!) “If you don’t take actions, you can’t take a risk and you won’t make mistakes. Mistakes are necessary.” (Tweet This!) Connect with Bob Bob’s BiggerPockets Profile Bob’s Website Email Bob Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of the BiggerPockets, we’re going to dive into an area of real estate investing that is largely unknown, yet can be one of the most passive forms of earning lucrative returns: note investing. Our guest today is Dave Van Horn, who has been actively investing in real estate for more than twenty years and currently runs a very successful note business, PPR Note Company. In addition to information on notes and passive income, Dave also has a ton of great tips for any investor looking to raise money for their real estate deals – so definitely don’t miss this valuable and informative show! Read the transcript to episode 28 with Dave Van Horn here. In This Show, We Cover How Dave used other people’s money to buy real estate Attracting private lenders through proper networking Dave’s beginning journey into note investing and “Soft-Hard Money” Why people sell notes … for steep discounts. Buying “delinquent mortgages” for incredibly low amounts The kind of discounts you can get from second mortgages Strategies for dealing with delinquent payments Three ways to get started buying notes How much you need to get started investing in notes Unique ideas for raising capital and finding accredited investors Staying out of trouble when dealing with accredited investors The mistake that cost Dave’s company $10,000 when dealing with investors Links from the Show BiggerPockets YouTube Chanel BP Podcast 026: Building a Scalable Real Estate Business and Tenant Management Tips with Chris Clothier BREAKING NEWS: General Solicitation of Accredited Investors is Now Legal… Who are the Winners and Losers? The BiggerPockets Forums The BiggerPockets House Flipping Calculator Books Mentioned in the Show Missed Fortune 101 by Douglas Andrew Mastering the Rockefeller Habits by Verne Harnish Tweetable Topics Keep your money moving… keep the velocity going. (Tweet This!) How many deals could you do if you had an unlimited supply of money? (Tweet This!) Start raising money with the people in your cell phone (Tweet This!) Connect with Dave Dave’s BiggerPockets Profile Dave’s Company PPR Note Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices