Real Estate Note Investing
FIXnotes | Non-Performing Note Investing
Welcome to FIXnotes — the go-to podcast for real estate investors ready to level up by becoming the bank. Hosted by Robert Hytha and industry experts, we dive deep into the world of mortgage note investing — especially non-performing seconds. Learn how to source, analyze, buy, and resolve distressed debt while helping homeowners and building lasting wealth. Whether you're scaling a fund or buying your first note, you'll get actionable strategies, real-world case studies, and insider insights to systematize and grow your note business. It's time to cash flow without tenants, toilets, or trash.
Real Estate Note Investing
Episode 27: Tax Liens & Title Search Basics
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Most note investors don’t lose because of bad strategy — they lose because they didn’t protect their lien.
In this episode, we break down how to protect your legal position and avoid getting wiped out before you ever collect a payment.
🔍 What you’ll learn:
✅ Why property taxes are senior to every lien — and how a small tax bill can wipe out a first mortgage
✅ When to order a full title report vs. a lower-cost O&E
✅ How to verify chain of title and spot missing assignments before you fund
✅ The risk of HOA super liens and how to uncover hidden balances
✅ Why recording your Assignment of Mortgage immediately protects your right to notice
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