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July 1, 2026 · Robert Hytha

Managing a Short Sale

Most note investors see a short sale as something that just happens to them — but as a lienholder you have more control over the outcome than you might.

Ep. 450:00
4:54
  • What you'll learn:

  • Why a short sale is almost always a better path than taking back the deed yourself

  • How to read a HUD settlement statement and spot where the money is going before you agree to anything

  • Why your written approval is required to close — and how to use that leverage in the negotiation

  • How to negotiate with a borrower's attorney professionally and why it is often more efficient than dealing with the borrower directly

  • Why patience in a changing market can turn a low settlement offer into a full payoff

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