Ep. 139 Tyler Sheff: Buying Notes Can Be a Sustainable Real Estate Investing Alternative!

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buying notesThe real estate market is reaching a peak in its cycle. Investors are seeing a tightening market in many major asset classes, especially in residential and commercial multifamily markets. You may be wondering how you can find deals offering great value for your investment; it may be time to start thinking outside the box.

Did you know that buying notes can be a great alternative real estate investment strategy? Instead of buying a property, you buy and hold the debt on the property. With proper understanding of buying notes, this method can be a great alternative real estate investment strategy and maximize your cash flow.

Here to talk with us about note-buying is investor and educator, Tyler Sheff. We’re very excited to have Tyler on the show. A seasoned real estate investor as well as a licensed residential Realtor, Tyler is also the creator and host of The Cash Flow Guys podcast.

This episode, Tyler will share his transition from house-flipper to syndicator. He also discusses buying notes as an alternative cash flow strategy. He shares tips for developing sustainable investment strategies and pitfalls to avoid along the way.

Buying Notes

  • Buying non-performing notes can be a great strategy during a real estate market peak
  • Debt sold at fraction of value

How to Invest?

  • Joint Ventures: private money or IRA
  • Financing through local banks

Anticipating Returns

  • 12-24 months before first returns
  • Investors receive preferred returns and 5 & 10 year pro formas

Avoiding Pitfalls

  • When buying notes, due-diligence is very important
    • note documents mean a lot more than the property
    • watch for missing or incorrect information on notes

Investor Resources

  • For more info on buying notes and debt investing, check out the Cash Flow Guys podcast. They’ve got several episodes on note-buying.
  • To get in touch with Tyler or the Cash Flow Guys team, email info@cashflowguys.com or visit www.cashflowguys.com