May 28, 2026 · Ep. 41 · 6 min
Researching Property Taxes
Most note investors check the mortgage but skip the one obligation that sits in front of every lien on the property. In this episode, we break down how to.
May 21, 2026 · Ep. 40 · 5 min
Determining Property Occupancy
Most note investors underwrite the numbers but skip the question that often matters most — is anyone actually living there? In this episode, we break down.
May 19, 2026 · Robert Hytha
REO Management: What Note Investors Need to Know
REO management after foreclosure — securing the property, handling evictions, preventing vandalism, and choosing the right disposition strategy.
May 14, 2026 · Ep. 39 · 6 min
Estimating Property Value
Most note investors pull one value from Zillow and move on — but knowing how accurate you actually need to be, and when to spend more to find out, is what.
April 17, 2026 · Robert Hytha
The #1 Factor That Determines a Mortgage Note's True Value
Secured vs. unsecured status is the #1 factor in note valuation. Learn how to verify collateral, spot unsecured debt, and handle edge cases.
February 9, 2026 · Robert Hytha
Fair Market Value: What Every Note Investor Needs to Know
Fair market value for note investors: how FMV drives pricing, equity analysis, and downside risk using BPOs, AVMs, and comparable sales.
January 23, 2026 · 5 min · Robert Hytha
Property Occupancy: What Note Investors Need to Know
Property occupancy shapes your resolution strategy and risk profile. Learn how to triangulate occupancy status using free data sources before you bid.
January 5, 2026 · 1 min · Robert Hytha
How to Price Real Estate Notes Using Cash-on-Cash Return
Price mortgage notes using cash-on-cash return. Work backward from monthly cash flow to a max purchase price at your target yield.
December 15, 2025 · 30 min · Robert Hytha
Valuing NPLs: Market vs. Yield Approach with Bill Bymel
Two NPL pricing frameworks — market-based valuation and yield-based modeling — with a live $9M trade walkthrough from an institutional buyer.
December 3, 2025 · Robert Hytha
Understanding Property Value in Note Investing
Property valuation methods for note investors — from free AVMs to paid BPOs and appraisals — and how to match the right tool to each deal.
November 19, 2025 · 1 min · Robert Hytha
The $0 Trick Real Estate Investors Use for Quick Property Valuations
Get free BPOs by offering agents the future listing. Plus the free and paid property valuation tools every note investor should know.
November 10, 2025 · 6 min · Robert Hytha
How to Value NPLs to Make an Offer
NPL valuation methods for note investors: bucket pricing by tranche and outcome-based pricing to submit competitive, profitable offers.
