All Forum Posts by: Barbara Johannsen

I’ve noticed more seller-financed notes coming onto the market lately. Are you seeing this trend as well? I’m curious about whether these deals are offering better yields compared to institutional paper.

Before buying a note, I always review payment history, borrower profile, and collateral.

But I’m sure there are strategies others use to dig deeper.

What’s on your risk evaluation checklist before saying “yes” to a note purchase?

Curious to hear from others — what’s been your biggest win (or challenge) with holding a real estate note?

For anyone experienced with real estate notes—what’s your approach for due diligence before you buy?

I’m comparing strategies and would like to hear how others verify performance and risk.

I’ve been learning more about buying and selling real estate notes lately — both performing and non-performing.

Would love to hear how others here:

• Evaluate a note’s risk vs. reward

• Price non-performing notes

• Handle due diligence

If you're doing this actively, what’s been your biggest lesson or challenge?

For those of you actively buying or selling notes, what’s been your most reliable method for finding solid counterparties?

• Online platforms?

• Word-of-mouth?

• Local meetups?

Not looking to promote anything — just really curious what’s working for people today.

I’ve been seeing more investors shift from rentals to note investing to reduce tenant headaches and still generate passive income.

Quick question for anyone here with experience:

💬 How do you evaluate whether a performing note is worth buying?

Is there a specific ROI you aim for? Or do you look more at the property, borrower, terms, etc.?

Trying to learn from the pros. I’ve connected with a few sellers recently and want to make sure I’m asking the right questions. Appreciate any insight!

Hey everyone 👋

I’m in the early stages of learning about note investing, and I’m starting to see how powerful it can be — especially as a passive income strategy. I know there’s a learning curve, and I want to approach it wisely.

So I figured I’d ask the pros here:

🚧 What beginner mistakes should I avoid when getting into real estate notes?
🧠 Are there any books, tools, or red flags you wish you knew about earlier?

Would love to hear your honest take — not looking for any offers or services, just education and connection. 🙌

For those experienced in note investing, what are you seeing in the market right now?
Are you finding more seller-financed notes, or non-performing ones popping up lately?

I’ve been connecting with a few people in the space and would love to trade ideas and maybe even match buyers and sellers when the fit is right. Let’s network!

Noticing an uptick in interest around note investing lately — especially with investors looking for alternative ways to generate passive income.

Are you seeing the same? Are sellers holding out longer or moving quicker?

Let’s exchange insights — happy to connect with others in this space.