The Note Investor Podcast

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Understanding DTI for seller finance deals

October 06, 2026

Debt-to-income ratio is the number everyone in mortgage lending uses, and it's still one of the easiest things to get wrong on a seller finance deal. A borrower at 60% DTI can be a safer bet than one at 50%. In this episode I walk through what DTI actually measures, how I calculate it, and how to use it alongside the other factors that tell you whether a borrower can really carry the loan.   I cover the formula (new PITI plus the monthly debts on the credit report, divided by gross income, ne...

Seller Finance Myths

September 22, 2026

Seller finance compliance is simple once you know the rules, but it's convoluted while you're figuring it out. That gap is where a lot of bad advice gets passed around at meetups and REIAs. In this episode I run down eight myths I hear constantly from investors doing owner-financed deals. I cover why consumer rules like Dodd-Frank and TRID still apply to seller finance, why a borrower agreeing to illegal terms doesn't make them legal, and why a deed in lieu signed at closing won't let you ski...

Back office functions for seller finance lenders

September 08, 2026

Banks have underwriting departments, compliance teams, and doc prep staff. When you originate a seller finance loan, all of those jobs still have to get done. You just do not have anyone doing them. I talk through which back office functions you can rent, how to charge the borrower for them, and why the loans people rush through are the ones they can never sell. Note training: www.notelaunchpad.com Note buying: www.fusionnotes.com Note origination and underwriting: www.calltheunderwriter.com ...

Mortgage Note Investing Weekly · Low booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

My First Deal · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

Real Estate Notes Show: Note Investing | Seller Financing · Medium booking difficulty · < 100 listeners

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Who is an ideal guest for The Note Investor Podcast?

The Note Investor Podcast typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Hands-on experience in note investing, seller financing, creative real estate finance, underwriting, or related real estate operations, supported by a demonstrable deal track record. Common among recent guests: Originating or acquiring a substantial number of real estate or seller-finance deals; Building a creative-finance education platform or professional community; Developing practical expertise in underwriting, wraps, lease options, or other note-investing strategies. Recent guests include Philip Louden.

How hard is it to get booked on The Note Investor Podcast?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Note Investor Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Note Investing, Seller Financing, Creative Finance, Underwriting, and Real Estate. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.