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What are you afraid of when raising Private Money?

By Mitch Stephen / April 20, 2022 / Comments Off on What are you afraid of when raising Private Money?

I hear it all the time: How do you raise private money? It’s the #1 question I get. So after a lot of years I felt it was time to share what works and does not work…in plain English that makes sense. You know there are so many reasons people don’t raise private money.  I want…

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How to Pay your Taxes or NOT

By Mitch Stephen / February 2, 2022 / Comments Off on How to Pay your Taxes or NOT

  Are you one of the millions that have a tax bill this year? How did you pay for it…or did you get an extension? You may still save money on your taxes if you have filed an extension…by opening a Tax Free Future account. For example, if you already filed for a business that operates both…

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Sell That Stinking House

By Mitch Stephen / June 28, 2021 / Comments Off on Sell That Stinking House

Mitch Stephen’s Special Report:  Sell That Stinking House This is a must read report if you want: To sell a house that a pet has been living in. To learn how to remove pet odors and stains from almost any surface. To clean up pet accidents including urine, feces, vomit, blood, and fur. Little known…

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PRIVATE MONEY It’s about the DEAL

By Mitch Stephen / June 6, 2021 / Comments Off on PRIVATE MONEY It’s about the DEAL

Private money is key. You may pay more but there is a certain peace about private money you almost never get with bank money; you can get private money as “non-recourse money.” That is to say; the loan is a collateral only loan and the lender had NO RECOURSE against YOU PERSONALLY.   You don’t…

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Why I Borrow at the Terms I Do

By Mitch Stephen / March 11, 2021 / Comments Off on Why I Borrow at the Terms I Do

I almost always borrow money from private lenders to buy my houses. I borrow at the following terms; $0 Down payment 8% Interest Interest Only 5 yr Term Non-Recourse Early on it’s important to borrow “Non-Recourse”, meaning “collateral only” (no personal guarantee). It’s also important to borrow with permission from your private lender to “Wrap”…

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LiveComm.com Texting Hints & Tips

By Mitch Stephen / October 3, 2020 / Comments Off on LiveComm.com Texting Hints & Tips

LiveComm.com Hints & Tips NEW FEATURE: LiveComm.com now can “Text Merge.” Text Merge merges details specific to the text recipient into an otherwise generic text. Look at it like “Mail Merge” for email. Merging makes all the difference. Let’s look at the stunning contrast of a generic text vs. a text with Text Merge;  …

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Will Wall Street Turn Your Retirement Nest Egg Into Scrambled Eggs?

By Mitch Stephen / September 30, 2020 / Comments Off on Will Wall Street Turn Your Retirement Nest Egg Into Scrambled Eggs?

When you get your 401(k) or IRA retirement fund statement do you hesitate to open the envelope-
afraid of what you are going to see?

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The New Value of Houses-Owner Financed

By Mitch Stephen / April 1, 2020 / Comments Off on The New Value of Houses-Owner Financed

BACK INTO AN “OWNER FINANCED” PRICE USING LOCAL RENTS AS YOUR BASELINE Here’s the problem with using MLS Data and doing Current Market Analysis (CMAs) to find an After Repaired Value (ARV) in an area that has crashed price wise; Your values are going to come in way lower than the values WE should be…

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Latest YouTube Video: Tax Free Future Episode 1

By Mitch Stephen / October 8, 2019 / Comments Off on Latest YouTube Video: Tax Free Future Episode 1

Hey just a quick note that I have a new YouTube Channel and if you subscribe you will get notified each time I add a video! >>>>>Go Here to check it out <<<<<and subscribe now Our Latest YouTube Video: Tax Free Future Episode 1 Tim Berry Attorney and I discuss the specific advantages of a SD401k TaxFreeFuture.com<<< 1000Houses.com REInvestorSummit.com…

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Pre-MLS Uncover UNLIMITED Motivated Seller Leads

By Mitch Stephen / October 7, 2019 / Comments Off on Pre-MLS Uncover UNLIMITED Motivated Seller Leads

Overnight the real estate industry was turned upside down with the introduction of The “Pre-MLS.” This made a lot of people angry ;(  Why? Because what we showed you on the webinar made many companies & people “Obsolete.”     Ever seen a Taxi driver mad at Uber? That is what’s happening in real estate!  …

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How to borrow money from a retirement plan, is this possible?

By Mitch Stephen / October 6, 2019 / Comments Off on How to borrow money from a retirement plan, is this possible?

 USE YOUR Retirement Funds for RE Investing and education

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STOP Being Afraid of Retirement (Reality Check)

By Mitch Stephen / September 30, 2019 / Comments Off on STOP Being Afraid of Retirement (Reality Check)

Wall Street, big banks and even bigger insurance companies have spent billions of dollars in
advertising to convince every last person that they will make us rich. That we will be able
to retire without a care in the world (can’t you just feel the sunshine and smell the Daisies?)

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Interview: Owner Financing Tips with Mitch Stephen

By Mitch Stephen / September 16, 2019 / Comments Off on Interview: Owner Financing Tips with Mitch Stephen

Mitch is interviewed by Kevin Shortle, Note Expert from the Kevin Shortle Show. This is a quick interview but full of some little known tips Mitch shares about Owner Financing and finding Private Money.

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Financial Security-How to Build Yours

By Mitch Stephen / September 2, 2019 / Comments Off on Financial Security-How to Build Yours

If numbers aren’t your thing but financial security and BIG profits are, then this is definitely for you… Mitch here. I discovered something amazing this year that I’m super-excited about sharing with you… but before I do that, let me give you some context. George Antone, a thought-leader on finance, recently gave a training in Phoenix that…

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Free Book has 250+ 5 Star Reviews

By Mitch Stephen / June 10, 2019 / Comments Off on Free Book has 250+ 5 Star Reviews

This is listed on Amazon for $20 plus shipping but I wanted you to have it free Click here and ONLY Pay Shipping & Handling Already have a copy?  Pick one up for a friend! Free Book has 250+ 5 Star Reviews As you can imagine, everyone takes away something different from what they read …

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Owner Financing Case Study

By Mitch Stephen / April 1, 2019 / Comments Off on Owner Financing Case Study

ACQUISITION: – I use private money to buy my houses – I pay my Private Lenders 8% interest only 5 yrs. NOTE: Bank money is 4% to 6% but you’ll sign a personal guarantee. – This private loan is a NON-RECOURSE loan…collateral only loan…no personal guarantee. There’s even ways to get 0% loans: go to REInvestorSummit.com…

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200+ Ways to Find Bargain Properties Mitch Stephen

By Mitch Stephen / March 27, 2019 / Comments Off on 200+ Ways to Find Bargain Properties Mitch Stephen

My Life & 1000 Houses: 200 + Ways to Find Bargain Properties Order Your New Copy Now $29.99: Click Here How Do You Find Great Deals on Houses? This is far and away the most popular question of the day. In the pages of my New Book I give examples of how I’ve found bargain…

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Creating wealth is a serious responsibility

By Mitch Stephen / March 10, 2019 / Comments Off on Creating wealth is a serious responsibility

For millions of Americans, their retirement money is some out of sight – out of mind account that they will use at some distant point in the future and sadly, before they realize it that day will be here with the disastrous consequences of having more life than money! What about yourself?  You see every day you delay can…

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Owner Financed Value vs. Appraised Value

By Mitch Stephen / December 29, 2018 / Comments Off on Owner Financed Value vs. Appraised Value

Appraisers seem to get confused about value when different terms are injected into a sale. There is no doubt terms can affect the price. Here’s an extreme example: Can YOU buy a million dollar home? Most people would say, “NO.” If you ask those same people if they could buy a million dollar home if…

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Why haven’t I heard about this type of retirement plan? Create a TAX FREE funding source

By Mitch Stephen / December 12, 2018 / Comments Off on Why haven’t I heard about this type of retirement plan? Create a TAX FREE funding source

 USE YOUR Retirement Funds for RE Investing and education

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Make Real Estate Owner Financing Work For You

By Mitch Stephen / December 10, 2018 / Comments Off on Make Real Estate Owner Financing Work For You

Mitch Stephen interviewed by Jordan Goodman What’s holding you back from jumping into real estate investing? Is it expertise? Or capital? Have you tried real estate but didn’t get the results you were looking for? Jordan Goodman, host of The Money Answers Show, talks with Mitch Stephen about Mitch’s personal experience in real estate investing,…

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What to Get Your Favorite Real Estate Investor?

By Mitch Stephen / December 3, 2018 / Comments Off on What to Get Your Favorite Real Estate Investor?

 What to Get Your Favorite Real Estate Investor?? BOOKS! All 3 of my Books in a Great Bundle… GETCHA ALL THREE BOOKS You save on the price of the books and it INCLUDES SHIPPING      Top 25 Real Estate Investing Books Recommended By Pros: Review of my First Book        In the pages…

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OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS … and You’re Not Answering

By Mitch Stephen / November 15, 2018 / Comments Off on OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS … and You’re Not Answering

I don’t see money loosening up from the banks and mortgage companies. This is a boom time for private real estate investors who can buy with cash or private money and then sell with a wrap-around mortgage using seller financing (owner financing). There has never been a time so ripe for savvy investors; – With low…

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Use Private Investors to Buy your Houses

By Mitch Stephen / November 12, 2018 / Comments Off on Use Private Investors to Buy your Houses

$67,900 PROFIT On $23,000 HOUSE ACQUISITION: – I use private money to buy my houses – I pay my Private Investors / Lenders 8% interest only 5 yrs. NOTE: Bank money is 4% to 6% but you’ll sign a personal guarantee. There’s even ways to get 0% loans: Go to REInvestorSummit.com and listen to my…

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Raising Private Money: Don't hold yourself back

By Mitch Stephen / July 15, 2018 / Comments Off on Raising Private Money: Don't hold yourself back

There are so many reasons people don’t raise private money. They think… I’m too old, I’m too young, I don’t have the right presentation, I can’t figure out how to approach a lender, I don’t know anyone with money. Well I am here to tell you that all the above is baloney.  None of these…

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Amazing app that sends out a postcard with picture of the house

By Mitch Stephen / July 15, 2018 / Comments Off on Amazing app that sends out a postcard with picture of the house

1000Houses.com/machine That amazing app that sends out a postcard using the picture of the house you took on the postcard is ready to use:   • Take a picture of the house • Automatically see where the “tax payer of record” lives. • Adjust the verbiage on the postcard if you wish • If you…

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Webinar: Get $50, 000 to $250, 000 of unsecured cash credit at 0% interest

By Mitch Stephen / July 15, 2018 / Comments Off on Webinar: Get $50, 000 to $250, 000 of unsecured cash credit at 0% interest

HARD EVIDENCE: How You Can Legitimately Get $50, 000 to $250, 000 Of Cash Credit For Your Business… Unsecured At 0% Interest. On March 1st you’ll experience a webinar that shows you how

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Note Tools Library

By Mitch Stephen / July 5, 2018 / Comments Off on Note Tools Library

You probably heard all the buzz that Fred Rewey and Tracy Z literally changed the [note] game again last month by offering, for the first time, a private coaching membership. This was BIG. For starters, Fred and Tracy have over 50 years combined experience in buying, selling, and brokering note deals. For them to offer…

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Abandoned Houses with High Equity

By Mitch Stephen / June 15, 2018 / Comments Off on Abandoned Houses with High Equity

Abandoned House Secrets was developed by RE investors and serves as a comprehensive, step-by-step ‘blueprint’ of all the unique tactics and strategies they’ve been using to systematically take down high-profit abandoned house deals for more than a decade now. Their entire creative-yet-simple system has been carefully documented, recorded and served up on a silver platter for…

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Forbes names Mitch Stephen one of the Top 9 RE Investors to follow

By Mitch Stephen / June 14, 2018 / Comments Off on Forbes names Mitch Stephen one of the Top 9 RE Investors to follow

Forbes names Mitch Stephen one of the Top 9 RE Investors to follow Yes we have some celebrating going on here by the Mitch Stephen TEAM. Mitch as just been named one of the Top 9 RE Investors to follow on Twitter. Nine Twitter Accounts For Aspiring Real Estate Investors To Follow We are LOUD…

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Texas 100 – updates from Washington DC

By Mitch Stephen / May 17, 2018 / Comments Off on Texas 100 – updates from Washington DC

You can donate $1000 as a founding member or any amount you choose to support the Texas100. We had a very successful trip to Washington last week, met with many legislators from all parties, had a meeting at the White House with the Stephen P. Munisteri, Deputy Assistant to the President  and here are the…

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Private Money: How to Raise it Fast

By Mitch Stephen / April 21, 2018 / Comments Off on Private Money: How to Raise it Fast

Many of you know from my books that I did not always have private lenders when I first started my real estate business…buying and selling walmart houses for walmart prices.   In fact I had to learn the hard way…by trying and failing many, many times until I got it figured out.   And now I want…

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How to Raise Private Money FAST

By Mitch Stephen / April 12, 2018 / Comments Off on How to Raise Private Money FAST

Just proof you can do this!  Our friend Ken jumped in with both feet and got started right away on the new Private Money Course..He sent me this note yesterday. Hey Mitch, Just a brief recap. The ” Private Money Changes Everything” course is AWESOME! WOW!  Mitch, What I really like about your teaching style…

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Finding Private Money for Your Deals

By Mitch Stephen / March 8, 2018 / Comments Off on Finding Private Money for Your Deals

Finding Private Money has to be the Hottest topic when you do Owner Financing. It’s the KEY to your success. So here is what to do…Click below IF you need Private Money for your BIZ. Let me know what you think??? -Mitch P.S. WANT TO TALK ABOUT OUR COACHING PROGRAMS?  Go Here Now TAKE THE…

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Want to Keep more money in your pocket? This is what you need

By Mitch Stephen / January 22, 2018 / Comments Off on Want to Keep more money in your pocket? This is what you need

Absolutely everyone needs a home-based business! Times have changed and having a good day job just doesn’t cut it  these days NOT if you ever want to retire with the dignity you deserve. Smart people almost always invest their time and money in building something else that can grow into something bigger. The good news is,…

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Did President Trump help you or not with your taxes?

By Mitch Stephen / January 21, 2018 / Comments Off on Did President Trump help you or not with your taxes?

My coaching students heard some great info last Tuesday…no here’s your turn to get the same info. Have you been wondering; what’s up with this TAX CUTS legislation that just passed into law and will this help me pay less in taxes? The answer really depends on, what you are doing for yourself right now. If you are…

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Free Ebook: How to Choose the Best Retirement Plan to Build a Fortune

By Mitch Stephen / January 6, 2018 / Comments Off on Free Ebook: How to Choose the Best Retirement Plan to Build a Fortune

USE YOUR Retirement Funds for RE Investing and education

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Find RE Deal and Business Funding Money And GET PAID!

By Mitch Stephen / October 27, 2017 / Comments Off on Find RE Deal and Business Funding Money And GET PAID!

Find RE Deal Money and BUSINESS Funding-And GET PAID! Who Doesn’t Need Money? By overwhelming popular demand, Lane O’Bryon has graciously agreed to share his Exclusive Broker System that combines A-Z step by step instruction on every aspect of how to help your friends and clients find the BEST SOURCES in the Nation for financing…

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Get Financing on Almost ANY Real Estate Purchase

By Mitch Stephen / October 24, 2017 / Comments Off on Get Financing on Almost ANY Real Estate Purchase

My friend, Lane O’Bryon has solved one of the biggest problems that we know of in RE Investing world which is… How to find the right source of capital for your specific deal or deals. He has developed and perfected a database system over the  the last 3 years to do just that. Lane knows a thing…

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The One Thing ALL Real Estate Investors Need and I Have Found It

By Mitch Stephen / October 21, 2017 / Comments Off on The One Thing ALL Real Estate Investors Need and I Have Found It

As ALL Real Estate Investors know, finding a good source of financing can be nearly impossible, let alone the
RIGHT source of capital.

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KDOW Tom Wilson interviews Mitch Stephen-Own the Concept

By Mitch Stephen / October 3, 2017 / Comments Off on KDOW Tom Wilson interviews Mitch Stephen-Own the Concept

Catch this great interview KDOW Tom Wilson interviews Mitch Stephen-Own the Concept He airs LIVE on KDOW 1220 AM 10/4 at 2pm PST    

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Failing Forward to Financial Freedom: A Podcast with Mitch Stephen

By Mitch Stephen / September 19, 2017 / Comments Off on Failing Forward to Financial Freedom: A Podcast with Mitch Stephen

Learn how Mitch Stephen went from rock bottom to an amazing comeback — all through an incredible real estate strategy!  LISTEN NOW Mitch Stephen has been a self-employed real estate investor for over 20 years. His real estate investing career started at the age of 23 when he read Nothing Down by Robert Allen. Mitch,…

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RUN Don’t Walk to hear about potentially massive Tax Savings

By Mitch Stephen / September 14, 2017 / Comments Off on RUN Don’t Walk to hear about potentially massive Tax Savings

Taxes are your single biggest drain on your cash flow, as much as your housing, vehicles, food and clothing COMBINED! Congress tells you, if you will establish a simple side business and follow the rules – you can SHRINK THE SIZE of your check to the IRS, immediately!  Working with a true tax professional you…

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A MESSAGE FROM A READER OF MY BOOKS

By Mitch Stephen / June 27, 2017 / Comments Off on A MESSAGE FROM A READER OF MY BOOKS

Hi Mitch, A few years ago we talked on the phone for a few minutes as I had purchased your book and you were kind enough to give me a call. Long story made short, rather than follow your book, I ran down the same path you did and I’m now up to about 25…

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The BOTTOM is the Perfect Place to Re-invent Yourself

By Mitch Stephen / May 22, 2017 / Comments Off on The BOTTOM is the Perfect Place to Re-invent Yourself

“THE BOTTOM” I’ve been talking to so many people that are hurting lately. Please read this and share it with someone you know who is hurting or at the bottom. I have been at the bottom, but lately I’ve been hearing from so many at much lower than I’ve ever experienced myself. So, this morning,…

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What Real Estate Calculator Do I Use?

By Mitch Stephen / May 9, 2017 / Comments Off on What Real Estate Calculator Do I Use?

A long time friend texted me the other day, “What’s the best real estate calculator to use?” I texted them back, “I don’t know. I’ve never used one.” I’ve always used a cheap, plastic, Dollar Store, solar powered calculated. I operate on a “Cash on Cash Return” basis; simple multiplication and division. When the annual…

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You’re Approved 250k Unsecured Business Credit (serious investors only)

By Mitch Stephen / May 8, 2017 / Comments Off on You’re Approved 250k Unsecured Business Credit (serious investors only)

My students have secured over $7 Million in funding in the last 2 years! Join us for a webclass that will show you how you can legitimately obtain 50,000 to 250,000 of unsecured credit for your business. More importantly, you’ll learn how this process is done and how many savvy businesses use this funding tool…

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Real Estate Investor Summit Podcast – Private Money

By Mitch Stephen / May 8, 2017 / Comments Off on Real Estate Investor Summit Podcast – Private Money

You can find the podcast in three different places:
1) REInvestorsummit.com
2) iTunes
3) Stitcher

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Borrow from Zero Interest Credit Card

By Mitch Stephen / March 4, 2017 / Comments Off on Borrow from Zero Interest Credit Card

Is Now a Good Time to Get Started With Credit Card Borrowing? By: Ari Page, business funding expert Join Mitch and learn how to create an additional $25, 000, $50, 000 all the way up to $250, 000 at Zero interest for 12-18 months. NOTE: Our Students have gained over $7 Million in funding this…

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RE Investor Summit Podcast: Make Money while Making a Positive Impact

By Mitch Stephen / February 26, 2017 / Comments Off on RE Investor Summit Podcast: Make Money while Making a Positive Impact

Make Money while Making a Positive Impact

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Finding Houses Using Targeted Mass Mail Campaigns

By Mitch Stephen / January 19, 2017 / Comments Off on Finding Houses Using Targeted Mass Mail Campaigns

Highly targeted mass mail campaigns are a key component to upping your volume of acquisitions. But there’s more than meets the eye.

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Create Notes by selling homes with Owner Financing

By Mitch Stephen / August 6, 2016 / Comments Off on Create Notes by selling homes with Owner Financing

Find out more how to create notes with Note Investing Tools

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5 Ways to Cash in on Notes

By Mitch Stephen / May 30, 2016 / Comments Off on 5 Ways to Cash in on Notes

When I saw this, I just had to pass this on.  Fred Rewey and Tracy Z are big fans of note investing…and they have been doing it for years!  They love that you can own a CASH FLOW and not be bothered with the property… …it is like being the bank!  Anyway, I asked them to hook…

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Cory Boatright interviews Mitch Stephen Art of Owner Financing

By Mitch Stephen / May 26, 2016 / Comments Off on Cory Boatright interviews Mitch Stephen Art of Owner Financing

I recently had the great pleasure to talk with my friend Cory Boatright.
His title makes me smile as I have never thought I was a genius, just a hard working guy.

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The Art of Failing Forward to Financial Freedom

By Mitch Stephen / February 20, 2016 / Comments Off on The Art of Failing Forward to Financial Freedom

For the longest time I thought financial freedom was only for the wealthy. And then I read this sentence somewhere and everything changed for me: “Financial freedom happens when your wants and needs are exceeded by your passive income.”The minute I read that statement it spoke to me. It said that there is a defining…

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Lesson 1 Land Trusts & Estate Planning

By Mitch Stephen / February 5, 2016 / Comments Off on Lesson 1 Land Trusts & Estate Planning

Land Trusts are especially useful in Estate Planning. If you designate a “SUCCESSOR BENEFICIARY” the Land Trust will supersede probate (meaning the land trust does not require probate). If the beneficiary dies, control automatically moves to the SUCCESSOR BENEFICIARY. FYI – No matter why you choose to use land trusts, the best public answer is,…

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The Real Estate Investors Summit PODCAST

By Mitch Stephen / January 6, 2016 / Comments Off on The Real Estate Investors Summit PODCAST

Learn From The Experts! Make 2017 the best year ever and join us for a unique online event that RE Investors and Agents are buzzing about! I’m excited to announce that I’ve joined with a group of fantastic Real Estate Investing speakers to bring you this one-of-a kind podcast series… The Real Estate Investors Summit…

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Dodd-Frank Interview Special Q & A

By Mitch Stephen / October 16, 2015 / Comments Off on Dodd-Frank Interview Special Q & A

Texas Attorney Scott Horne and RMLO Grant Kemp Answer questions about Dodd-Frank It is always my pleasure to bring the best experts in house to talk to my students.  Whether you are one of my students or not you need to hear how Dodd-Frank is NOT the end of owner financing, but an opportunity to…

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Books Bonanza

By Mitch Stephen / December 6, 2021 / Comments Off on Books Bonanza

This book, like all of Mitch’s books, is a practical step by step guide to financial success. I will continue to use it to sharpen my Real Estate investing skills, especially raising private money, which Mitch clearly shows you how to accomplish.

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