Welcome to another episode of My Guest Tonight!

On this episode, we're joined by none other than Nathan Turner, also known as the Canadian Note Guy. Nathan’s journey is anything but typical—starting with aspirations to be a teacher, a move to Korea, and the leap into entrepreneurship with a franchise gym. From there, Nathan’s story twists into real estate, becoming an expert in flipping houses, the world of mortgage note investing, and eventually running his own conference.

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What We Talked About

Nathan shares how an unexpected career detour led him into business and investing, starting with opening Curves franchise gyms in Canada’s French-speaking province of Quebec. Those entrepreneurial beginnings set the stage for his transition into real estate, particularly during the “Saskaboom” housing market surge. Nathan gives us a behind-the-scenes look into house flipping and how TLC's iconic renovation shows influenced his approach.

We explore Nathan's discovery of note investing—buying and selling the financial paper behind mortgage loans—especially during the turmoil of the 2008 recession. He explains the difference between real estate and the financing side, and how working with notes helped him build wealth while avoiding the unpredictable headaches of being a landlord.

Fast-forward to today, Nathan leads Earnest Investing, focusing on performing mortgage notes and running an industry-leading conference for investors. He shares thoughts on market trends, including how changes due to the pandemic and the rise (and potential bust) of Airbnb will create new opportunities for investors.

Key Takeaways:

• How necessity and adaptability shaped Nathan's career path

• The process behind flipping houses and investing in mortgage notes

• Insights on why note investing can be a powerful, yet lesser-known, way to create steady income

• The value of networking and learning at industry conferences

If you’re interested in building wealth through real estate, or you want to understand more about mortgage notes and creative financing, this episode is a must listen.

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Until next time, Jeff Revilla

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