Ep 157 Big Opportunities + Relationships = Success | DME 2026 Recap

We just got back from the Diversified Mortgage Expo, and we had to jump straight into the mic to break down everything we learned, experienced, and walked away thinking about.Watch replay - https://youtu.be/3_8i3bwe7-0**In this episode:**- 🎤 A full recap of the Diversified Mortgage Expo (DME) in Nashville — what made it truly stand out from other industry conferences- 🤖 AI vs. VA debate from the conference floor — the room was more divided than expected, and the results might surprise you- 📉 Eye-opening data from the Mortgage Bankers Association on housing affordability and what the trends mean for note investors right now- 🥊 "Head-to-Head" sessions breakdown — scaling up vs. staying small, and why both arguments made a compelling case- 🤝 Why the note investing community keeps growing and attracting fix-and-flip investors looking to add notes to their portfolio- 💡 A challenge to service providers: why buying a note yourself could completely change how you serve your clients- 🧠 The power of relationships in building a conference — and why no AI or VA can replace knowing the right people