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September 10, 2026 · Robert Hytha

Evaluating a Seller — Trust but Verify

Most note investors do thorough due diligence on the asset — but skip the step that tells you whether the seller is who they say they are. In this.

Ep. 560:00
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  • What you'll learn:

  • Why confirming seller ownership in the county public record is the most basic verification step — and where fraud most often appears when it is skipped

  • How to research a seller's litigation history using public records and why a trail of complaints almost always exists before a bad actor disappears

  • What a vetting package is — and why having one ready before a seller asks for it signals that you know how this business works

  • Why extra caution applies when buying through a loan sale exchange rather than directly from the underlying seller

  • Why your reputation as a reliable buyer compounds over time — and why follow-through on every portfolio matters more than any single deal

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