Ep 138 - Big profits from Short Term Notes | Scott Brown

Hard-money veteran Scott Brown joins Dave Putz and Nathan Turner to unpack the fast-moving world of short-term (6- to 18-month) real-estate notes—the bridge financing that keeps flippers and small developers moving while giving note buyers equity-like returns with note-level security.Why short-term? Deal filter in three bullets:Fixed‐cost rehabs only (no ground-up builds).Max 70 % ARV, verified by local broker price opinions, not borrower wish-lists.Exit must exist—listings, refi term sheets, or seasoned rental comps in hand.Risk killers Scott won’t skipPricing today (June 2025)Secondary-market sweet spotTwo red flagsAction step: download Scott’s one-page Draw Inspection Checklist To obtain more information or ask additional questions about this week's Real Estate Notes Show, use this link https://bit.ly/45ihqAq**Never Miss a Live Show**, Add our Calendar to yours! Google - https://bit.ly/3Djr8GL Apple/Outlook - https://bit.ly/3Dhj9tyWe Buy Notes go to our site for more information! FAQs and Submit Your NoteWatch this video on Youtube: Watch VideoOur new Website Updated Tools, Resources, Bid Calculator, Education and over 100 assets for sale: ⁠https://www.jkpholdings.com/note-investor-education⁠Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JKPholdingsllc?sub_confirmation=1Upcoming Live Webinars: https://www.jkpholdings.com/webinarsDME (Diversfied Mortgage Expo) Note Conference Video Recordings - ⁠PurchaseSOCIAL MEDIAFB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/EastCoastDistressedNoteInvesting/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JKPHoldings/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jkp-holdings-llc#RealEstateNotesShow[00:00:00] Show Intro and Guest Update[00:02:00] Climbing Mountains and Family Life[00:03:50] State of the Note Industry[00:06:10] Shifts from Bank Notes to Seller Financing[00:08:40] Why Non-Performing Notes Changed[00:11:20] What’s Driving Private Lending Now[00:14:00] Meet Scott Brown: Real Estate Journey[00:17:00] Why Banks Don’t Lend Under $50K[00:20:30] The Rise of Hard Money Loans[00:23:00] Who Are the Borrowers Today?[00:26:00] How to Evaluate Deals Fast[00:28:20] Understanding Profit Participation[00:31:00] Key Legal and Licensing Pitfalls[00:34:40] How to Raise Private Capital Safely[00:38:20] The 15% Note Strategy Explained[00:42:10] Handling Rehab Draws and Oversight[00:46:30] Risks and Due Diligence Must-Knows[00:50:10] Underwriting Notes for Exit Strategy[00:53:00] Affordable Housing = Smart Note Investing[00:56:40] Creating Notes Note Buyers Will Love[01:02:00] Final Thoughts and How to Connect