Real Estate Without Renters with Kevin Shortle

Just wrapped Watercooler Wednesday — it amazes me how many people skip the fundamentals. They are the cornerstone of every note deal. I'll lay that out and then merge that with talking about co-ops in this 30-minute replayLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.kevinshortle.com/podcasts/

Just wrapped Watercooler Wednesday — four things note investors are actually talking about right now: Fannie’s first NPL sale in over a year (bids due this month) The 2026 CRE maturity wall and what it’s doing to note supply Rising residential delinquencies and foreclosure volume Seller-financed notes holding steadyLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.kevinshortle.com/podcasts/

You can’t see the true property condition on Zillow, Redfin, or Realtor.com.Only a local agent BPO can. And that condition can swing value by tens of thousands of dollars. In this 30-minute presentation, I break down exactly why online estimates fall short — and why real eyes on the collateral are non-negotiable.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.kevinshortle.com/podcasts/

🔥 Most Note Investors Completely Ignore This…Contracts for Deed (Land Contracts) can deliver 9-15%+ passive yields— but only if you know the difference from mortgages, the state-law traps, and how to buy (or create) them the right way. I’m breaking it ALL down in a free 30-minute live session.✅ CFD vs Mortgage (the real differences)✅ Benefits, risks & hidden pitfalls✅ State-by-state rules that can make or break your deal✅ How to profit as a buyer of existing CFDs or creator of seller financing Click to watch on YouTube → https://youtu.be/AYbvwp_x9r4Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.kevinshortle.com/podcasts/

"Strong investments aren’t built on luck — they’re built on understanding the fundamentals. If you don’t have a solid foundation in real estate and real estate notes, everything will eventually come crashing down. Full livestream recording is now live. Watch it and protect your future deals. 👇"Welcome to Watercooler Wednesday. Each week, we go over NEW case studies and empowering concepts in real estate and real estate notes. www.kevinshortle.comLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.kevinshortle.com/podcasts/

“Saw a non-performing loan on an abandoned teardown hidden in the woods. The seller wanted me to buy it at a premium and then foreclose to make money. My question was: If it’s that easy and profitable, why won’t he just foreclose himself? I passed on the deal for one big reason — and I explain exactly why in this episode."Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.kevinshortle.com/podcasts/

"Most self-servicing note investors are making this mistake… and it could cost them $28,000 – $43,000 by the time the loan matures.I broke it all down in this live. Worth watching if you’re holding or buying notes."Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.kevinshortle.com/podcasts/

Property Taxes! One of the Top Priorities when doing your research on notes.Welcome to Watercooler Wednesday. Each week, we go over NEW case studies and updates in the note-investing industry. www.kevinshortle.comLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.kevinshortle.com/podcasts/

Rental property versus real estate-backed notes!Welcome to Watercooler Wednesday. Each week, we go over NEW case studies and updates on the note investing industry. www.kevinshortle.comLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.kevinshortle.com/podcasts/

Beware of borrower-created notes and mortgages.Welcome to Watercooler Wednesday. Each week, we go over NEW case studies and updates in the note-investing industry. www.kevinshortle.comLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.kevinshortle.com/podcasts/

Welcome to Watercooler Wednesday. Each week, we go over NEW case studies and updates in the note-investing industry. www.kevinshortle.comLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.kevinshortle.com/podcasts/

Welcome to Watercooler Wednesday. Each week, we go over NEW case studies and updates on the note investing industry. www.kevinshortle.comThis one goes into detail about real estate prices and loan performance.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.kevinshortle.com/podcasts/

Welcome to Watercooler Wednesday. Each week, we go over NEW case studies and updates on the note investing industry. www.kevinshortle.comThis one covers the steps to take right before and right after the closing.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.kevinshortle.com/podcasts/

Welcome to Watercooler Wednesday. Each week, we go over NEW case studies and updates on the note investing industry. www.kevinshortle.comThis one covers the correct and incorrect ways to calculate return on investment with notes.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.kevinshortle.com/podcasts/

Welcome to Watercooler Wednesday. Each week, we go over NEW case studies and updates on the note investing industry. www.kevinshortle.comThis one covers buying 0% interest rate loansLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.kevinshortle.com/podcasts/

Welcome to Watercooler Wednesday. Each week, we go over NEW case studies and updates on the note investing industry. www.kevinshortle.comThis one covers several topics from IRA's to Balloon notes.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.kevinshortle.com/podcasts/

Welcome to Watercooler Wednesday. Each week, we go over NEW case studies and updates on the note investing industry. www.kevinshortle.comThis one details which strategy is more heavily impacted by interest rates, inflation and economic cycles: Real Estate or Notes?Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.kevinshortle.com/podcasts/

Welcome to Watercooler Wednesday. Each week, we go over NEW case studies and updates on the note investing industry. www.kevinshortle.comThis one is about an interesting case study showing how to quickly assess the good and bad qualities of a seller-financed note.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.kevinshortle.com/podcasts/

Welcome to Watercooler Wednesday. Each week, we go over NEW case studies and updates on the note investing industry. www.learn.kevinshortle.comThis one is about an interesting case study showing how I often know more about the note than the note seller does.

Welcome to Watercooler Wednesday. Each week, we go over NEW case studies and updates on the note investing industry. www.learn.kevinshortle.comThis one is about an interesting case study with mistakes and solutions.Kevinshortle.com

Welcome to Watercooler Wednesday. Each week, we go over NEW case studies and updates on the note investing industry. www.learn.kevinshortle.comThis one is about buying non-perfect notesLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.kevinshortle.com/podcasts/

Welcome to Watercooler Wednesday. Each week, we go over NEW case studies and updates on the note investing industry. www.learn.kevinshortle.comThis one is about investing in note funds or individual notes: which is right for you?Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.kevinshortle.com/podcasts/

Welcome to Watercooler Wednesday. Each week, we go over NEW case studies and updates on the note investing industry. www.learn.kevinshortle.comThis one is about debt and non-performing notes.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.kevinshortle.com/podcasts/

Welcome to Watercooler Wednesday. Each week, we go over NEW case studies and updates on the note investing industry. www. learn.kevinstortle.comLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.kevinshortle.com/podcasts/

Welcome to Watercooler Wednesday. Each week, we go over NEW case studies and updates on the note investing industry. www.learn.kevinshortle.comLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.kevinshortle.com/podcasts/

Welcome to Watercooler Wednesday. Each week, we go over NEW case studies and updates on the note investing industry. www.learn.kevinshortle.comLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.kevinshortle.com/podcasts/

Mastering the real estate investing mindset is the key to building generational wealth and confidently navigating today’s volatile financial landscape. This dynamic episode features Billboard Chart-topping musician and successful real estate investor, Tim Bowman, creator of the “Harmonies of Wealth Building” master class, who shares his compelling journey from a side man not making money to a real estate powerhouse. Bowman details how he transitioned from a mindset of fear to one of opportunity by securing his first deal with seller financing and building passive income through strategic rentals and flips. He dives deep into the essential systems needed for success, including building a trustworthy team of specialized contractors and agents, the crucial role of in-depth due diligence and financial analysis before buying a distressed property, and proven, practical strategies for minimizing risk and maximizing profit in the competitive real estate market.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.kevinshortle.com/podcasts

Watercooler Wednesday. This one covers planning for 2026 and walking through the "how and why" of buying a partial mortgage note.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.kevinshortle.com/podcasts/

Welcome to Watercooler Wednesday. Each week, we go over NEW case studies and updates on the note investing industry. www.learn.kevinshortle.comLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.kevinshortle.com/podcasts/

Welcome to Watercooler Wednesday. Each week, we go over NEW case studies and updates on the note investing industry. www.learn.kevinshortle.comLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.kevinshortle.com/podcasts/

Welcome to Watercooler Wednesday. Each week, we go over NEW case studies and updates on the note investing industry. www.learn.kevinshortle.comLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.kevinshortle.com/podcasts/

Welcome to Watercooler Wednesday. Each week, we go over NEW case studies and updates on the note investing industry. www.learn.kevinshortle.comLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.kevinshortle.com/podcasts/

Welcome to Watercooler Wednesday. Each week, we go over NEW case studies and updates on the note investing industry. www.learn.kevinshortle.comLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.kevinshortle.com/podcasts/

Welcome to Watercooler Wednesday. Each week, we go over NEW case studies and updates on the note investing industry. www.learn.kevinshortle.comWe now buy notes directly!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.kevinshortle.com/podcasts/

Welcome to Watercooler Wednesday. Each week, we go over NEW case studies and updates on the note investing industry. www.learn.kevinshortle.comLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.kevinshortle.com/podcasts/

Welcome to Watercooler Wednesday. Each week, we go over NEW case studies and updates on the note investing industry. www.learn.kevinshortle.comLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.kevinshortle.com/podcasts/

Welcome to Watercooler Wednesday. Each week, we review NEW case studies and updates on the note investing industry. www.learn.kevinshortle.comLove the show? Subsreviewrate, review, and share! https://www.kevinshortle.com/podcasts/

Welcome to Watercooler Wednesday. Each week, we go over NEW case studies and updates on the note investing industry. www.learn.kevinshortle.comLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.kevinshortle.com/podcasts/

Welcome to Watercooler Wednesday. Each week, we go over NEW case studies and updates on the note investing industry. www.learn.kevinshortle.comLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.kevinshortle.com/podcasts/

Welcome to Watercooler Wednesday. Each week, we go over NEW case studies and updates on the note investing industry. www.learn.kevinshortle.comLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.kevinshortle.com/podcasts/

Welcome to Watercooler Wednesday. Each week, we go over NEW case studies and updates on the note investing industry. www.learn.kevinshortle.comLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.kevinshortle.com/podcasts/

Welcome to Watercooler Wednesday. Each week, we go over NEW case studies and updates on the note investing industry. www.learn.kevinshortle.comLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.kevinshortle.com/podcasts/

Welcome to Watercooler Wednesday. Each week, we go over NEW case studies and updates on the note investing industry. www.learn.kevinshortle.comLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.kevinshortle.com/podcasts/

Welcome to Watercooler Wednesday. Each week, we go over NEW case studies and updates on the note investing industry. www.learn.kevinshortle.comLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.kevinshortle.com/podcasts/

Discover the thriving world of owner financing and how First National Acceptance Company (FNAC) has been a powerhouse in this industry for over 50 years! Join Kevin Shortle as he chats with Rachel Sims, a representative from FNAC, as she shares insights into their longevity, their unique niche in buying first-lien performing notes across all 50 states, and how they continue to grow their business, even reaching a record-breaking $15 million in purchases in a single month. Plus, learn how brokers can partner with FNAC and earn significant fee income by identifying and evaluating quality notes, even without their own capital.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.kevinshortle.com/podcasts

Aside from the traditional networking strategies, one of the most effective ways to generate leads these days is podcasting. While you build connections with your guests, this also allows you to build a relationship with your audience. Kevin Shortle is joined by Dave Dubeau of Money Partner Formula, who discusses how real estate entrepreneurs can scale their portfolios through the podcast investor pipeline. He explains how a well-crafted show can lead you to accredited investors while securing audience engagement and growth. Dave also explains the right way to gather testimonials, invite referrals, and encourage reinvestment to raise your target capital in the most organic way possible.

Many people do self-servicing in real estate. They collect escrow, manage insurance policies, and communicate with clients on their own. But as the investor, you should not be doing these things yourself. Instead, you must seek help from professionals, which is exactly what Allied Servicing Corporation is doing. Kevin Shortle sits down with their president Melissa Bolling to discuss how they help real estate investors smoothly navigate these legal and administrative burdens. They also share valuable insights about the evolution of the real estate market these past several years and what must be done to address inconsistent state-by-state regulations.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.kevinshortle.com/podcasts

Welcome to Watercooler Wednesday. Each week, we go over NEW case studies and updates on the note investing industry www.learn.kevinshortle.comLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.kevinshortle.com/podcasts/

A new chapter unfolds in the world of self-directed IRAs as recent industry consolidations are reshaping the opportunities for alternative investments. Kevin Shortle sits down with Jason DeBono of Inspira Financial to discuss the significant acquisitions of NuView Trust and Quest, and how these changes are impacting investors’ ability to leverage IRAs for private real estate and note transactions. Jason provides insights into Inspira’s vision for integrating these companies, enhancing technology and customer service, and expanding educational resources for those navigating this evolving landscape.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.kevinshortle.com/podcasts

Welcome to Watercooler Wednesday. Each week, we go over NEW case studies and updates on the note investing industry. In this episode, I cover lending and notes. www.learn.kevinshortle.comLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.kevinshortle.com/podcasts/