Unlock the secrets of building wealth through seller finance, subject-to deals, and creative real estate strategies. Hosted by an experienced investor and former aerospace engineer, this podcast breaks down real-world deals, compliance tips, and funding strategies—all designed to help you close more deals without relying on banks. Whether you're new to creative finance or scaling your portfolio, you're in the right place.
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The Note Investor Podcast will guide you through the ups and downs of note investing, and teach you about all of the nitty gritty details of the business that other people won't talk about . Your host, Dan Deppen is a former aerospace engineer and product manager who transitioned away from cubicle life to full time note investing in 2018. Our website is www.fusionnotes.com, where you can subscribe to this podcast, comment, and find links to other information on note investing.
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Mark Monroe on Creative Seller Financing: Wraps, Lease Options, and Doing It Right
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Mark Monroe—30-year investor and author of Creative Real Estate Investing—joins Dan to unpack the real mechanics of seller financing: when to use wraps vs. lease options, why performance deeds can backfire, and how to keep Subject-To ethical (and legal). Mark shares how he sources true win-win deals (including hospice-driven leads), structures low-…
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Mark Monroe on Creative Seller Financing: Wraps, Lease Options, and Doing It Right
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Mark Monroe—30-year investor and author of Creative Real Estate Investing—joins Dan to unpack the real mechanics of seller financing: when to use wraps vs. lease options, why performance deeds can backfire, and how to keep Subject-To ethical (and legal). Mark shares how he sources true win-win deals (including hospice-driven leads), structures low-…
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Seller finance compliance feels messy because multiple rule sets overlap and the gray areas are real. In this episode, I break down the essentials—Dodd-Frank Ability-to-Repay (ATR), TRID timelines, and the "Rules of 1, 3, and 5"—and show you how to keep deals simple, compliant, and sellable. Key takeaways Dodd-Frank ATR (the big one): If your borro…
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Seller finance compliance feels messy because multiple rule sets overlap and the gray areas are real. In this episode, I break down the essentials—Dodd-Frank Ability-to-Repay (ATR), TRID timelines, and the "Rules of 1, 3, and 5"—and show you how to keep deals simple, compliant, and sellable. Key takeaways Dodd-Frank ATR (the big one): If your borro…
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The Conveyor Belt Method: Turn One-Off Deals into a Note Machine, with Eddie Speed
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This episode features Eddie Speed, a nationally recognized authority in note investing, seller financing, and creative real estate strategies. Eddie shares insights into his company's focus on acquiring well-structured residential property loans and improving the note creation process through education and investor training. He discusses the origin…
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The Conveyor Belt Method: Turn One-Off Deals into a Note Machine, with Eddie Speed
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This episode features Eddie Speed, a nationally recognized authority in note investing, seller financing, and creative real estate strategies. Eddie shares insights into his company's focus on acquiring well-structured residential property loans and improving the note creation process through education and investor training. He discusses the origin…
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From Loan Servicing to Loan Underwriting - with Shante Duffy
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Shante Duffy recently joined the Call The Underwriter team! In this podcast episode, Dan sits down with Shante Duffy to talk about her journey in real estate investing and loan servicing. From starting as an administrative assistant to managing assets, Shante shares how her career has evolved and what inspired her to join Dan's team to learn the un…
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From Loan Servicing to Loan Underwriting - with Shante Duffy
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Shante Duffy recently joined the Call The Underwriter team! In this podcast episode, Dan sits down with Shante Duffy to talk about her journey in real estate investing and loan servicing. From starting as an administrative assistant to managing assets, Shante shares how her career has evolved and what inspired her to join Dan's team to learn the un…
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Market Cycles, Trends and Creative Strategies - with Chris Larson
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In this podcast, Dan was joined by Chris Larson of Next Level Income. They discussed the current real estate market conditions and Chris shared his extensive experience in real estate investments, including his portfolio of properties and insights on market cycles. They explored opportunities in creative finance and hard money lending, while Chris …
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Market Cycles, Trends and Creative Strategies - with Chris Larson
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In this podcast, Dan was joined by Chris Larson of Next Level Income. They discussed the current real estate market conditions and Chris shared his extensive experience in real estate investments, including his portfolio of properties and insights on market cycles. They explored opportunities in creative finance and hard money lending, while Chris …
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Flipping Boston TV Star Dave Seymour Explains His Approach to Real Estate Investing
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The meeting featured an interview with Dave Seymour, star of A&E's Flipping Boston. He shared his journey from working-class immigrant to successful real estate investor, highlighting his financial struggles and eventual path to real estate education and investment. Dave discussed his experiences in multifamily real estate, including his work on a …
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Flipping Boston TV Star Dave Seymour Explains His Approach to Real Estate Investing
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The meeting featured an interview with Dave Seymour, star of A&E's Flipping Boston. He shared his journey from working-class immigrant to successful real estate investor, highlighting his financial struggles and eventual path to real estate education and investment. Dave discussed his experiences in multifamily real estate, including his work on a …
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Midlife to Millions, with Trystan Trenberth
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Trystan has flipped over 20 properties, managed up to 9 rental doors, and used various financing methods including seller financing in the past four years after transitioning from a 20-year career in technology. He appreciates seller financing as a creative option where sellers can become the bank, though he notes it's not suitable for all sellers …
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Midlife to Millions, with Trystan Trenberth
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Trystan has flipped over 20 properties, managed up to 9 rental doors, and used various financing methods including seller financing in the past four years after transitioning from a 20-year career in technology. He appreciates seller financing as a creative option where sellers can become the bank, though he notes it's not suitable for all sellers …
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#130: Using Podcasts to Raise Capital, with Dave Dubeau
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In this podcast, Dan interviews Dave Dubeau, a Canadian real estate investor who shares his journey from starting over with no credit to becoming a successful capital raiser and podcast host. Dave discusses his approach to real estate investing and his current focus on helping syndicators and fund managers raise capital from accredited investors th…
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#130: Using Podcasts to Raise Capital, with Dave Dubeau
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In this podcast, Dan interviews Dave Dubeau, a Canadian real estate investor who shares his journey from starting over with no credit to becoming a successful capital raiser and podcast host. Dave discusses his approach to real estate investing and his current focus on helping syndicators and fund managers raise capital from accredited investors th…
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#129: Shifting from Rentals to Owner Finance, with David Kahl
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David Kahl, a South Carolina real estate investor, shares his journey from traditional flips and rentals to building a portfolio of owner-financed notes starting in 2017. In this episode, David breaks down his strategies for acquiring and financing properties using seller financing and private money. He also discusses how he manages notes, includin…
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#129: Shifting from Rentals to Owner Finance, with David Kahl
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David Kahl, a South Carolina real estate investor, shares his journey from traditional flips and rentals to building a portfolio of owner-financed notes starting in 2017. In this episode, David breaks down his strategies for acquiring and financing properties using seller financing and private money. He also discusses how he manages notes, includin…
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#128: Seller Finance and Subto - with Hans Moscicke
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In this episode Hans shared his journey from academia to real estate investing, focusing on his experiences with wholesaling properties and transitioning to creating notes and investing in properties subject to existing loans. The discussion covered various aspects of real estate investing, including the importance of building trust with sellers, u…
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#128: Seller Finance and Subto - with Hans Moscicke
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#127: The Role of Transaction Coordinators in Creative Finance Deals
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Dan interviews Dee Simpson, a transaction coordinator, to discuss her background and the role of transaction coordinators in real estate, including their responsibilities in managing and facilitating transactions after contract execution. They explore common mistakes investors make when reviewing documents and working with vendors, emphasizing the …
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#127: The Role of Transaction Coordinators in Creative Finance Deals
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#126: Going From 0 to 40 Deals in 4 Years, with David Friedman
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In this episode, we sit down with Dave Friedman, a seasoned real estate investor, as he shares his journey from building a rental portfolio to transitioning into property flipping and creative strategies like seller financing. Tune in to hear the lessons he's learned, the challenges he's overcome, and how he's adapted his approach to maximize retur…
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#126: Going From 0 to 40 Deals in 4 Years, with David Friedman
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In this episode, we sit down with Dave Friedman, a seasoned real estate investor, as he shares his journey from building a rental portfolio to transitioning into property flipping and creative strategies like seller financing. Tune in to hear the lessons he's learned, the challenges he's overcome, and how he's adapted his approach to maximize retur…
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#125: Underwriting Secrets for Creative Finance, Wraps and Subto Deals
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This podcast is a replay of a webinar from 5/23/25 where I discussed 10 aspects of underwriting new seller finance loans that you may not have considered. Want to create your own seller-financed notes? MAKE SURE YOUR NOTES ARE SELLABLE, VALUABLE, AND COMPLIANT: https://calltheunderwriter.com/ Are you Ready to work with Dan to learn how to invest in…
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#125: Underwriting Secrets for Creative Finance, Wraps and Subto Deals
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This podcast is a replay of a webinar from 5/23/25 where I discussed 10 aspects of underwriting new seller finance loans that you may not have considered. Want to create your own seller-financed notes? MAKE SURE YOUR NOTES ARE SELLABLE, VALUABLE, AND COMPLIANT: https://calltheunderwriter.com/ Are you Ready to work with Dan to learn how to invest in…
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In this episode, I kick off a new series exploring how AI is transforming real estate note investing and creative finance strategies. I break down foundational AI concepts and their evolution, and share insights from my experience implementing AI at major tech companies. Tune in to hear where AI shines—and where it still falls short—when it comes t…
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In this episode, I kick off a new series exploring how AI is transforming real estate note investing and creative finance strategies. I break down foundational AI concepts and their evolution, and share insights from my experience implementing AI at major tech companies. Tune in to hear where AI shines—and where it still falls short—when it comes t…
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In this podcast I discuss some of the differences I have noticed between note buyers and note creators, and also provide some updates and lessons learned from the recent DME conference in Nashville.By Dan Deppen
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In this podcast I discuss some of the differences I have noticed between note buyers and note creators, and also provide some updates and lessons learned from the recent DME conference in Nashville.By Dan Deppen
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#122: Real Estate Note Investing: How to Avoid 7 Costly Mistakes
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This podcast is from a webinar that covered 7 costly mistakes that both new and experienced note investors commonly make. For a few days only, you can take advantage of the Spring Sale for the Note Launchpad online training course and SAVE $1000 off the normal price: https://notelaunchpad.com/By Dan Deppen
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#122: Real Estate Note Investing: How to Avoid 7 Costly Mistakes
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This podcast is from a webinar that covered 7 costly mistakes that both new and experienced note investors commonly make. For a few days only, you can take advantage of the Spring Sale for the Note Launchpad online training course and SAVE $1000 off the normal price: https://notelaunchpad.com/By Dan Deppen
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#121: 45 Years of Creative Finance Deals, with Joe Homs
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In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Joe Holmes, a seasoned real estate investor with over 45 years of experience. Joe shared his journey, from purchasing his first investment property to his current strategy of using "subject to" financing for house flipping. We dove into the details of subject-to loans, the process of creating…
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