I finally figured out what I want to be when I grow up. Well, at least in real estate investing. I've spent a year searching for that right strategy that fits me and the lifestyle I want and I think I got it now. I am dipping my feet into being a note broker. I've lived most of my 20's in the arena of marketing. Marketing artists, musicians, authors, speakers, small businesses, etc. At the age of 29, I am preparing myself to live in the real estate arena in my 30's. Here are the reasons I think it fits me best.

Dictate Your Own Hours

As a work at home mom, or as Neilsen Media and Chicken Soup for the Soul's Mark Victor Hansen calls it, a "Power Mom", I'm committed to continuing to work from home while I raise my almost 2-yr. old daughter. Yet, I still want to have a career and have an amazing income stream while dictating my own hours. Note brokerering and buying does just that. Just listen to Jeff Armstrong's- April Podcast Interview and you will see that he works 3-4 days out of the week and spends long weekends on the lake or out with his family.

One Man/Woman Operation

Another aspect of the business is that you don't need a large operation to make it work. Jeff mentioned how he is a one man operation whom works with contractors from time to time but simply handles the business himself.

Virtual (Work from Home)

As a mom, I'm not interested in a brick and mortar business that I have to dress up for and be at from 9-5 PM every day. Notebrokering is also virtual and national. You can work from home at a computer and on the phone while you're doing business and selling notes across the country. The key is in the advertising, marketing, and the networking which in this new information age can all be done online.

Large Income Potential

In the business of notebrokering, you set the amount of money you want to make. For example, if a note buyer wants to buy a note from the seller, he can quote you $95,000. You then turn around and tell your seller $85,000. Seller asks for $90,000. You make $5,000 from one deal. That's more than many people make in a month. There is no commission requirements or standards which is common in other real estate transactions. Your income potential is unlimited and based on one's efforts.

No Degrees/Formal Education/ Licenses Needed

You don't need to have a degree or formal education to be a note broker. Although, like any business you want to be well educated. Jeff Armstrong offers his tips and information products on his website -Armstrong Capital and teaches more in depth at the Nouveu Riche College. There isn't a need to have a license either to be a note broker. In many ways, note brokering is like being a real estate agent but without worrying about splitting commissions, licenses, dues, fees, being sued, being onsite all the time, etc... You're mostly dealing with the paper than the actual property.

Little Startup Costs

Like any business, you need to spend money on your infrastructure and marketing to get your business up and running. Yet, without a brick and mortar location, no fees, no running around town (spending gas), and other fees associated with other businesses, you're startup costs are alot less. Since I'm already knowledgeable and can do many of the marketing items I need for my business, I also cut costs on outsourcing some of my advertising and branding needs.

Providing a Service to other Investors

Let's face it. There are a lot of people that don't really care for in your face competition. I'm probably one of them. I like to be a friend of all and really be able to provide a service to my clients. Probably why I have enjoyed being a marketing consultant for most of my 20's. As I've worn the hat of "The Real Estate Newbie" this past year, I've met some amazing investors all working in different arenas and giving back in different ways. This is a way I can service them by freeing up some of their cashflow so that they can take advantage of bigger and better deals in this booming time of  "Seller Financing" and "Renting" that is so great to do as an investor right now.

Untapped Industry

I'm probably giving away too much information now but I think if I can help create more note brokers or even buyers/ sellers it helps all of us.. (Call me if you do enter in the game- so we can work together). This is an untapped industry. This is a $200 Billion Dollar Industry with not that many players around. This is a great place to make a name for yourself and there is still room for many more.

So if you're interested in selling your business, real estate, and lottery winnings notes give me a call at 1-866-735-0937. If you are interested in buying or brokering notes. You are free to call me also.

Here's to Education, Wealth, and Freedom!  - Flower De Raadt