Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast Why Note Investing Is Booming: How to Buy Mortgages with Eddie Speed
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Jan 10, 2026 In this insightful discussion, Eddie Speed, a seasoned 45-year veteran of note investing, explores the booming market of seller-financed mortgages. He reveals why the collapse in loan originations is creating new opportunities for investors to become 'the bank.' Eddie shares tips on identifying high-quality notes, leverages techniques for scaling investments, and highlights the rising demand from underserved borrowers. Listeners seeking passive income will learn valuable strategies for transitioning from traditional rentals to note investing.
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Notes Thrive In Certain Market Cycles
- Note investing cycles and market timing matter for returns and risk.
- Eddie says current cycle offers high returns with relatively low risk for note holders.
Lessons From 2009 And 2021
- Eddie recalled 2021 as a poor time for note investing due to ultra-low interest rates.
- He contrasted that with 2009 when buying defaulted loans at steep discounts paid off.
Origination Collapse Fuels Seller Finance
- Residential loan origination volume plunged from about $4.5T to roughly $420B.
- Eddie uses that collapse to explain why private seller-financed notes are increasingly in demand.