For anyone who has sold a real estate note before:
What motivated the sale?
Cash today?
Simplifying your portfolio?
Reducing risk?
Something else?
I’m interested in understanding the seller mindset better.

SELL THE ACTUAL PRODUCT.And somehow, those people get paid more than the person who actually makes the product.

Would it make more sense to market to consumers and sell convenience?

I can see how investors in particular would sell once Airbnb bookings start drying up.  

In the future try putting a renter in the property for at least a year after rehab before selling.

You can sell that house and take the first $250K ($500K if married) of profit tax free. 

I’ve noticed that the note investing space is built on relationships, not just numbers.For those who buy or sell notes regularly, what’s your best tip for building long-term trust with other investors or brokers?

Although wholesaling is a business, there is no typical business “exit strategy” as I know of no wholesaling businesses that were sold for anything close to what another type business would sell for.  

Let's start with the easiest part: Selling.

If you decide your current home as a rental would be too much of a drain on expenses, could then sell it, buy your larger home and then figure out buying a multi-unit for more cash flow.