This episode reveals how note investor Sierra Davis transformed her financial life through passive income strategies, creative deal structures, and predictable returns, offering beginners a clear and inspiring path toward building long-term wealth through notes.
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(00:00) - Welcome and Guest Introduction
(00:05) - Sierra’s Overview of Note Investing
(00:21) - Why Note Investing Appeals to Numbers Driven Investors
(01:07) - How Sierra First Entered the Note Investing Space
(02:30) - Using Private Money to Buy Notes
(03:17) - Buying Notes at a Discount and Creating Win Win Deals
(04:30) - Why Sellers Choose to Sell Their Notes
(06:00) - What Happens When a Seller Financed Note Is Sold
(06:57) - How Note Terms Transfer to the New Investor
(07:28) - Performing vs Non Performing Notes
(09:00) - Risks and Foreclosure Timelines in Different States
(10:10) - Why Sierra Focuses on Performing Notes
(11:04) - Closing Logistics When Notes Change Hands
(11:28) - How Borrowers Are Notified of a New Note Holder
(12:05) - Understanding Servicers and Borrower Communication
(12:40) - The Growing Marketplace for Seller Financed Notes
(13:06) - Why Good Paperwork Matters in Note Investing
(14:02) - How Investors Can Structure Better Seller Financing Deals
(15:00) - Qualifying Borrowers and Protecting the Note
(15:45) - Down Payments, Paperwork, and Attorney Prepared Documents
(16:23) - Considering Balloons and Future Tax Planning
(17:05) - Using Partials to Manage Cash Flow and Reduce Taxes
(18:10) - How Partials Work in Practice
(19:05) - Creative Deal Structures That Serve Both Sides
(20:15) - How Sierra Paid Off Her Student Loans with One Deal
(21:20) - The First Note That Stopped Performing
(22:05) - How She Recovered by Reselling the Property with Seller Financing
(23:00) - Making Private Investors Whole Even When Borrowers Default
(23:47) - Why Reserves Matter for Note Investors
(24:10) - The Kansas City Deal That Became a Lesson
(25:00) - Handling Non Paying Borrowers and Foreclosure Costs
(25:45) - Sierra’s Golden Investing Nugget
(26:15) - Why Notes Complement Other Investment Strategies
(27:00) - Creating Balance Between Cash Flow and Appreciation
(27:45) - Investing Out of State Without Tenants or Repairs
(28:10) - Sierra’s Book Recommendation
(28:30) - Where to Follow Sierra Online
(29:00) - Episode Closing with Mattias and Erica
(29:15) - Show Disclaimer and Final Goodbye
Contact Sierra Davis
https://www.facebook.com/sierra.davis.803463
https://www.instagram.com/sierradavisofficial/
https://youtube.com/@sierradavisofficial
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