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Naked Notes

Jasmine Willois and Shelby Reednakednotespodcast.com
Get ready to be exposed to what's really underneath the skirt of the successful mortgage note investor....the naked truth of notes will be laid on the line from profits to risk, performing to non-performing, and everything in between. Hold onto your hats and buckle up for some unadulterated note adventures! This podcast is designed to accomplish two things: 1.) Help real estate entrepreneurs expand their businesses with an honest educational lends and 2.) Bring relevant, compliant solutions to existing 1st position mortgage note investors. In other words, expose the NAKED truth about investing in the secondary mortgage market. Hosts Jasmine Willois & Shelby Reed bring their combined 10+ years experience in the secondary mortgage market and over 30 years in the traditional real estate investing space to the podcast - educating the audience by sharing their personal fears and cheers of note investing.
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Episodes

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Probate - Member Spotlight

How many heirs would scare you away in a probate case? On this Episode of The Naked Notes podcast our Member Spotlight focuses on our superstar in the Colorado, Christy B. She and her partner purchased a note with TEN heirs on a probate that had occurred several years before with no foreclosure completed. As this was her first note she had a lot of learning to do but trusted the advice of the coveted #NAPNation black book resources and was able to get through the deal in no time and be on her wa...

Feb 18, 202044 minSeason 3Ep. 6

Season 3 - Episode 5 - IRA Checkbook Control Trust with Lynda Sands

Trust vs SDIRA vs LLC....how do you decide?! On this episode of the Naked Notes podcast Mrs. Lynda Sands explains the difference and what is great (and not so great) about each of them. She gives her personal experiences and hardships to show you how to best protect yourself and your assets. With over 41 years in the business, 18 of which have been dedicated to Land Trusts and Checkbook Control Trusts, there is nobody more equipped to walk you step-by-step through this sometimes confusing landsc...

Feb 11, 202038 minSeason 3Ep. 5

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Ohio Foreclosure Law Changes

Are you unsure if Ohio might be the right state for you to buy real estate notes? You are not the only one as there is a lot of information floating around that may be causing some confusion. The ladies of The Note Assistance Program™ want to help calm your nerves by breaking down how the latest round of changes in the law will affect your investments. Jasmine and Natosha give you their highlights on the positive impacts these process controls can bring as they flow to all 88 counties in Ohio. S...

Feb 04, 202032 minSeason 3Ep. 4

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Chain of Title

"No More Daisy Chains!" Those are the words you should be chanting to yourself when you are looking for inventory. On today's episode of the Naked Notes podcast, Jasmine and Natosha not only explain what a Daisy Chain is (and why you should avoid them!) but they discuss what assignments are necessary to complete a file and why things may not move at the speed of the retail market. Investing in Mortgage Notes is not for everyone and the ladies of The Note Assistance Program walk you through the m...

Jan 28, 202034 minSeason 3Ep. 3

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Impact Investing with Walter Wofford

Impact investing is defined as investments made into a community with the intention to generate a measurable, beneficial social or environmental impact alongside a financial return. On today's episode of the Naked Notes© podcast Jasmine and Natosha speak with an investor who is doing just that. Walter Wofford has been an active real estate investor in the Jackson, MS area since 1981 specializing in developing passive income by creating tax free net worth and cash flow through seller financing in...

Jan 21, 202047 minSeason 3Ep. 2

Season 3 - Episode 1 - What We've Learned

Did they almost walk away from it all?! On this episode (and Season premier!) of the Naked Notes© podcast Jasmine and Natosha share their biggest learning lessons from 2019 and how it has impacted them both and the #NAPnation community. Jasmine spends time discussing some of her insights on the ever changing industry and how it is impacting inventory while Natosha shares her stresses and successes during her first year as a full-time mortgage note investor. You won't want to miss this content pa...

Jan 14, 202059 minSeason 3Ep. 1

Season 2 - Episode 20 - Pro Tips/What to Expect for Season 3

We did it! Season 2 is officially a wrap so the ladies of The Note Assistance Program(™) leave it all on the floor. Jasmine and Natosha drop some hot pro tips throughout the podcast that will help you finish out this year strong while also giving you a sneak peak into what to expect for Season 3 of Naked Notes©. You do not want to miss this fire filled episode so sit back, relax, and cruise on out of 2019 in style. We will see you all on January 14, 2020! www.noteassistanceprogram.com...

Nov 26, 201941 minSeason 2Ep. 20

Season 2 - Episode 19 - 5 Things Noters Do in the Winter

How can you maximize your business during the colder, slower months of the year? Listen to the ladies of The Note Assistance Program(™) as they give you the top 5 things you can, and should(!), be doing for your mortgage note business. Jasmine and Natosha breakdown the most common mistakes that are made during this time of year and how you can ensure you start the New Year with a fruitful portfolio. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the second to last episode of Season 2! Join the Naked Notes© ladies t...

Nov 19, 201936 minSeason 2Ep. 19

Season 2 - Episode 18 - #NAPNation Success Stories

Show me the money! On this episode of the Naked Notes© podcast, Jasmine and Natosha share some of their #NAPNation's success stories from the past year. They discuss the various strategies that you can take by choice, the ones that are out of your control, and how you still make money on them all! From re-performing assets and deed-in-lieus to receiving a full payoff, you won't want to skip this one. Sit back, relax, and join the ladies of The Note Assistance Program on the NAP Money Train. All ...

Nov 12, 201951 minSeason 2Ep. 18

Season 2 - Episode 17 - Performing vs Non-Performing

Cash-flow or capital gains? That is the question. Mortgage note investors tend to put themselves into one of those two buckets as they make their way through the note world. On this episode of the Naked Notes© podcast, Jasmine and Natosha not only explain what the primary differences are between performing and non-performing notes but they go into detail about how to diversify your portfolio and create wealth, not riches. From the most frequently asked question surrounding performing notes (why ...

Nov 05, 201943 minSeason 2Ep. 17

Season 2 - Episode 16 - 4 Things You Need to Prepare for 2020

Are you gearing up or winding down? How you choose to spend these next two months of the year can significantly determine how you kick off 2020. The ladies of The Note Assistance Program(™) give you four ways to give yourself the best chance of success for this new year! As most people are starting to wind down (which IS an important part of the equation), this is your chance to finish the year strong and possibly even take that leap into something new...such as Mortgage Notes! Listen as Jasmine...

Oct 29, 201928 minSeason 2Ep. 16

Season 2 - Episode 15 - Generational Wealth with Dr. Teresa Martin

What is Generational Wealth? Imagine being able to not only provide for you and your family but being able to leave a legacy for several generations to come. Today's guest, Dr. Teresa Martin, and The Note Assistance Program(™) have set out to help 5,000 families in 5 years create that type of wealth for themselves and their families. Dr. Martin is a Foreclose and Bankruptcy Defense attorney, meaning she helps the borrower fight the banks! That may not seem like the best fit for the Naked Notes© ...

Oct 22, 201948 minSeason 2Ep. 15

Season 2 - Episode 14 - Covering Your Assets with Mel Babtkis

Who's excited to talk about insurance?! You may not have raised your hand but you really should have. Insurance is not the most exciting topic to discuss but when you need it and don't have it that is ALL you can talk about. Covering your assets is at the top of the list of priorities upon signing on the dotted line when you buy a mortgage note. As with life, anything can happen and every minute that passes where you are not insured is a minute you are risking your entire investment. The ladies ...

Oct 15, 201944 minSeason 2Ep. 14

Season 2 - Episode 13 - The Risks of Investing in Mortgage Notes

Can you lose money by investing in real estate notes? Absolutely! The ladies of The Note Assistance Program™ breakdown the most common ways you can lose money on your note journey. From taking shortcuts on your due diligence to allowing your taxes to become delinquent you will want to make sure you write down these invaluable tips. Don't be fooled in to thinking these only apply to newbie investors. Jasmine and Natosha point out that they see a lot of these mistakes occurring in more seasoned in...

Oct 08, 201953 minSeason 2Ep. 13

Season 2 - Episode 12 - The Men of the #NAPNation!

Let's hear it for the boys! On this episode of the Naked Notes© podcast, Jasmine and Natosha speak with a few of the gentlemen who are kickin' butt and taking names within the community. The Note Assistance Program® is all about creating space and opportunity for their Members to shine, from being on stage at events or being guests on the podcast. The ladies of the NAP find out what made each of them decide that mortgage note investing was their path to generational wealth. Listen to the ups and...

Oct 01, 201951 minSeason 2Ep. 12

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Noter Necessities Part II - Commitment

Isn't the sequel always better than the original?! Okay, maybe not, but we like to think that this comes close. Listen to the ladies of The Note Assistance Program(™) as they expand on what a mortgage note investor truly needs to be successful in this industry. Jasmine and Natosha expand on why the right type of training, with access to the right type of inventory, are keys to the longevity of your note career. They also reiterate the importance of patience and the necessity of a strong communit...

Sep 24, 201933 minSeason 2Ep. 11

Season 2 - Episode 10 - How to find a GOOD attorney!

This episode speaks to the health of your note portfolio by helping you fine-tune your filtering process for debtors attorneys. Noting that all attorneys are NOT created equal when you sit on the debtor's side of the fence, tune in to episode 10 to learn some of the top tricks the Naked Notes© ladies use to mount up and bear down on a non-performing real estate note. Jasmine and Natosha discuss some of their own personal struggles as they built a nationwide black book of resources throughout the...

Sep 17, 201949 minSeason 2Ep. 10

Season 2 - Episode 9 - City Spotlight - Bessemer, Alabama

Where should you invest next? Well, at the #NAPnation we like to pride ourselves on choosing cities that aren't already listed on the 'Top Cities to Invest In' list. Why? Because, if it's listed there it's already too late. Jasmine started investing in Bessemer, AL in 2015 long before Amazon decided that it was going to spend $325M to build its facility there. However, it is still an untapped market that is growing like crazy. Bessemer is known as "The Marvel City" and its future definitely look...

Sep 10, 201940 minSeason 2Ep. 9

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Member Spotlight - Gina Anson

It takes a village unless of course you want to be a successful real estate note Investor then it takes the #NAPNATION. Join the #nakednotes ladies as they host another MEMBER spotlight that documents the note struggle and how the #NAPNATION sticks together. This episode of Naked Notes© gets intimate with one of the many women of The Note Assistance Program(™) and recaps the NAPs most recent noteTASTIC trip to Boise, ID! Listen as Jasmine R Willois and Natosha Navarro interview a newbie note inv...

Sep 03, 201937 minSeason 2Ep. 8

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Why Events are Important - Quest Expo Recap

Squirrel! Did you look? It can be very overwhelming to figure out which events are the right ones to attend when there are SO many to choose from. You can, and will, go through a lot of money and wasted time on events that aren't the right fit for you or don't maximize your growth potential. The ladies of the Note Assistance Program(™) breakdown what to look for when choosing the best event for you and your business. Jasmine and Natosha spent this past weekend at the Quest Trust Company expo in ...

Aug 27, 201940 minSeason 2Ep. 7

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Building Your Out-of-State Team

"I can do this all myself!" Famous last words. In the real estate note industry it is absolutely possible to do everything yourself, but why would you? The ladies of The Note Assistance Program(™) breakdown the 5 key people you need when running your note business. Jasmine and Natosha have found that this area is where newbies can make or break their sustainability as there are far too many ways to get yourself into trouble when handling the borrower and the business yourself. Let the hosts of t...

Aug 20, 201941 minSeason 2Ep. 6

Season 2 - Episode 5 - 5 Tips to Avoid a Scam in the Note Industry

Notes are a SCAM!! Well, if you read some of the blogs out there recently you may think just that. It would be easy for us to all bury our heads in the sand and pretend that this isn't going on but here on the Naked Notes© podcast we are all about sharing the honest, unfiltered, and naked truth about all sides of real estate note investing. This week, Jasmine and Natosha discuss the 5 ways you can protect yourself from being involved in a possible scam when investing in notes. There is no magic ...

Aug 13, 201944 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Junior Liens and Funds with Fuquan Bilal

1 Million Way to get into notes! Okay, maybe not that many but there are so many different ways to invest in real estate notes that you may be asking yourself why you aren't doing it yet. On today's episode of Naked Notes©, the ladies of the Note Assistance Program(™) speak with Fuquan Bilal, the CEO of NationalNoteGroup (NNG) Capital Fund, about how he got into the note game and what he is investing in now. Listen to his journey of ups, downs, and biggest successes as Jasmine and Natosha peel b...

Aug 06, 201937 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Season 2 - Episode 3 - DIY Noting (Why you should NOT do this alone!)

What are the 5 biggest mistakes you make when investing in mortgage notes alone? The ladies of the Note Assistance Program(™) break down the most common challenges they have seen when you choose to strand yourself on Loner Island! From over-analyzing the "how-to" part of investing to overpaying for notes, these are the things you can avoid by simply choosing to join a community and invest in coaching. Don't let your "I can do everything myself" attitude keep you from reaching the potential and s...

Jul 30, 201936 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Why We Note!

Is it all about the Benjamins?! On this episode of Naked Notes© find out why the ladies of the Note Assistance Program(™) and the #NAPNation choose to make real estate note investing their full-time gig. Coming off the high of their first ICX (Inner Circle eXchange) and their MNL (Mortgage Note Lab), Jasmine and Natosha dive into the most recent successes from the community as well as their top reasons for continuing to invest in notes day after day. Come feel like you are part of the crew and l...

Jul 23, 201939 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Summertime Noting

The wait is over! Welcome to Season 2 of the Naked Notes© podcast. The ladies of the Note Assistance Program(™) catch you up on what's been happening the last few weeks in their own personal portfolios as well as the successes of the #NAPnation. Hear how the community has saved each other from buying bad deals and how they have come together to partner on others. From full mortgage loan payoffs to gettings notes turned REOs sold, Jasmine and Natosha give you the low-down on how to make money in ...

Jul 16, 201939 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Season 1 - Episode 20 - Season Takeaways

The Naked Notes© Season Finale is here! The rulers of the #NAPNATION are reporting to duty one last time before they break for the summer. Best practices are what separate the lions from the sheep, stay on track with a glimpse of how the executives of the #NAPNATION manage their real estate note business! Join the Ladies of The Note Assistance Program(™) as they close out the season with a special KUDOs to the Fathers of the #NAPNation, reflect on the accomplishments of their members and build o...

Jun 18, 201940 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Season 1 - Episode 19 - Scaling Your Note Business with Saprina Allen

Are you ready to take your Mortgage Note business to the next level?! On this episode of Naked Notes©, Jasmine and Natosha have the amazing privilege of spending time with the President of Main Street Asset Solutions, Saprina Allen. The Note Assistance Program(™) prides itself on helping our Members build generational wealth and doing it in the right way. Listen as Saprina tells her story of growing from one note to where she is today by building block by block. She gives the Naked Notes© listen...

Jun 11, 201947 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Season 1 - Episode 18 - Generational Wealth - Success Stories

Building generational wealth is what the Naked Notes© podcast is about. Making the transformation to a full-time note investor takes a village and the NAPNATION is here to be your village. Listen to Jasmine Willois and Natosha Navarro as they break out their brag book and toast to the struggles that got them their SUCCESSES! The Note Assistance Program(™) hands-on training is nationally known for creating astute, time tested and profitable real estate note investors. This episode is all about in...

Jun 04, 201947 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Season 1 - Episode 17 - Invest with Your IRA - Kaaren Hall of UDirect

Does $27 Trillion get your attention?! That is how much money is currently invested in various forms of retirement accounts. We have been conditioned to believe that the stock market is the only way to secure our futures within IRAs but we truly can have control over not only what we invest in but also what returns we earn. Join Jasmine and Natosha as they interview the founder and CEO of UDirect IRA Services, LLC, Kaaren Hall. She has helped thousands of Clients invest outside of the stock mark...

May 28, 201935 minSeason 1Ep. 17
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