12–15% Returns Without Tenants? Note Investing 101

from Own Your Upside · host Aaron Ameen

Notes can outcash-flow rentals. Data pro turned investor Sierra Davis breaks down mortgage notes 101, buying at a discount, partials, realistic yields, due diligence, and how to start even with a self-directed IRA. 00:00 Intro 04:04 What Is a Note? 05:56 Why Notes? 08:22 Buying at a Discount 13:15 Partials: How They Work 17:52 Evaluating Deals 21:43 Non-Performing: Pros/Cons 23:06 Non-Performing Defined 24:02 Predictive Analytics in Notes 26:13 Rates & Market Impact 27:01 Note Benefits (Recap) 30:47 Scaling with Leverage 31:37 Our Investment Group 36:31 Sierra’s Founder Story 38:54 W-2 vs. Entrepreneur

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