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158 articles, case studies, and podcast episodes for note investors.

The FIXnotes blog covers the full mortgage note investing lifecycle — sourcing assets from banks, credit unions, and secondary-market brokers; reading data tapes and pricing performing and non-performing loans; running due diligence on collateral, borrower, and title.

Workout negotiation covers loan modifications, discounted payoffs, and deeds-in-lieu; exits run through foreclosure, REO sale, or note resale. Every post is written from the perspective of an active investor working real assets.

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May 27, 2026 · Robert Hytha

Tax Implications of Mortgage Note Investing

How mortgage note income is taxed — interest, capital gains, market discount, OID, and SDIRA strategies. Rules every note investor must know.

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May 13, 2026 · Robert Hytha

How to Finance Note Transactions with Bank Credit Lines

Bank credit lines for note investors: how to secure debt facilities against your mortgage note portfolio to scale beyond private equity capital.

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May 11, 2026 · Robert Hytha

How to Fund Note Deals with Other People's Money

Fund note deals with other people's money using JV structures, private capital, and fund formation — SEC rules, profit splits, and sourcing.

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May 1, 2026 · Robert Hytha

How Much Did We Earn From Q1 NPL Sales?

A behind-the-scenes look at Q1 loan sales: $3.4M in UPB liquidated, nearly $2M generated for the client, and $90K in earned fees.

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April 28, 2026 · Robert Hytha

The Partial Sale Strategy: Keep the Note While Collecting Cash

Partial note sales let you sell future payments for upfront cash while keeping ownership. Recapture capital without giving up long-term value.

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April 20, 2026 · Robert Hytha

Choosing the Right Entity for Your Note Investing Business

LLC, corporation, SDIRA, or Delaware Statutory Trust? How to choose the right entity for your note investing business based on liability, taxes, and scale.

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February 25, 2026 · Robert Hytha

How to Allocate Your Real Estate Note Investing Portfolio

Note portfolio allocation: how to balance yield, reinvestment risk, and resolution timelines across performing and non-performing mortgage notes.

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February 16, 2026 · Robert Hytha

How to Buy Mortgage Notes with a Self-Directed IRA

Use a self-directed IRA to buy mortgage notes with tax-deferred or tax-free growth. Step-by-step setup, custodian selection, and prohibited transaction rules.