How to Get Started with Mortgage Note Investing? Any Tips?

Hey everyone!

I’m curious to hear from those who’ve had experience in Mortgage Notes. There are two main types of mortgage notes – performing and non-performing – and each seems to come with its own risks and rewards.

For those of you already involved in this type of investing:

  • How did you decide whether to invest in 1st position or 2nd position notes?
  • What are your thoughts on performing vs. non-performing notes?
  • What kind of due diligence process do you go through before purchasing a note?
  • Any tips on calculating ROI or structuring the deal to meet your investment goals?

Would love to hear your experiences, lessons learned, or any resources you’d recommend for someone starting out in note investing. Thanks in advance!

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