Owner Financing & Note Investing Podcast with Dawn Rickabaugh

In this episode of Property & Paper Live, Dawn Rickabaugh walks through a real-life partial note purchase involving a unique church property financed at 0% interest. Using actual numbers, she demonstrates how investors can create strong yields through properly structured partials—even when the underlying note carries no interest. Along the way, Dawn explains how she solved a seller's urgent ca...

In this episode of Property & Paper Live, Dawn Rickabaugh explains the critical connection between seller financing and the note business, showing how every seller-financed transaction creates a note that may later be sold on the secondary market. Using simple side-by-side examples, she walks listeners through the differences between traditional bank-financed real estate transactions and selle...

In this episode of Property & Paper Live, Dawn Rickabaugh discusses why many landlords feel trapped in their rental properties—not because of the real estate itself, but because of the tax consequences of selling. She explains how seller financing and installment sales can help property owners defer taxes, create retirement income, and often achieve better financial outcomes than a traditional...

Dawn Rickabaugh welcomes Tim Street of Foolproof FSBO for a wide-ranging conversation about real estate, entrepreneurship, financial uncertainty, and personal freedom. Tim shares exciting news about purchasing a luxury property in Panama to expand his Airbnb portfolio internationally. They discuss current housing market trends, economic instability, seller financing, and the growing desire for peo...

In this episode, Dawn Rickabaugh interviews veteran real estate investor Jay Davis about his decades of experience using seller financing to acquire and reposition investment properties. Jay shares how creative financing helped him buy commercial buildings with little to no money down, and explains a recent deal where he acquired three duplexes through seller financing by building trust with the s...

In this episode of the Note Queen's  Property & Paper Live , Dawn Rickabaugh shares key takeaways from a recent note investing conference and dives into what may be ahead for the real estate and note-buying markets. The discussion explores rising affordability challenges, increasing consumer debt, potential opportunities in distressed and non-performing notes, and why many investors are prepar...

Seller financing has historically been the default way to buy real estate  long before modern banks existed - and remains a powerful, underutilized strategy in today's market. This lighthearted and value-packed episode focuses on how tired landlords can use installment sales (seller financing) to potentially double their income , eliminate management headaches, and create steady retirement cash fl...

In this episode, Dawn shares her passion for owner financing and note investing as a way to create financial freedom outside traditional banks and Wall Street. She emphasizes that a private secondary market for mortgage notes allows sellers to offer financing and still access liquidity, creating a parallel real estate system that keeps more money within communities.  One of the case discussions hi...

This podcast episode focuses on how real estate agents and buyers can use owner (seller) financing as a powerful alternative to traditional bank loans, especially in a slower market where deals are falling through. Dawn emphasizes that agents can close more transactions (and avoid price reductions!) by introducing seller financing as an option, particularly for higher-end listings and buyers with...

In this episode of Property & Paper Live , Dawn Rickabaugh discusses current shifts in the real estate market and why seller financing and private note investing are becoming increasingly important as traditional lending tightens. The conversation covers real-world scenarios from investors, including a burned property tied to a reverse mortgage and how lenders may claim insurance proceeds. Daw...

In this episode of Property and Paper Live , Dawn Rickabaugh breaks down a real-world note deal she sourced from Craigslist and explains how understanding seller financing, time value of money, and human dynamics can turn an “uninvestable” situation into a high-performing asset. If you'd like to take advantage of the limited time offer for 50% off her book, 'Note Investing for Newbies' click HERE...

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The second half of the recording is hosted exclusively in our Citizens of the Realm free private community. Join to access the Full Replays of our Property & Paper Live Sessions: https://my.notequeen.com/communities/groups/citizens/home In the second half of the show Kennesha asks about how to deal with real estate agents who are open to hearing about owner financing. I also show exactly how w...

Get out your financial calculator and follow along as we go over the numbers and show how understanding the note business helps real estate transactions close that otherwise wouldn't. The second half of the recording is hosted exclusively in our Citizens of the Realm free private community. Join to access the Full Replays of our Property & Paper Live Sessions: https://my.notequeen.com/communit...

In this NoteQueen Podcast, Dawn and Tim talk about selling real estate in today's market. Many people can save tens of thousands selling their homes themselves, but professional guidance and key positioning will greatly determine the net result. Tim's website: https://foolprooffsbo.com/ Another method is offering owner financing, whether you intend to carry paper or not. What you want is as many e...

In the first half of the show, David, a long time associate of Queen's Realm, talks about note and private loan deals he's done recently. Every day people can do this... it's not rocket science! David hired Dawn to be over his shoulder throughout the underwriting process, to be that second pair of eyes. The second half of the recording is hosted exclusively in our Citizens of the Realm free privat...

In this episode we talk about a real estate note secured by land, created through a seller financed real estate transaction. We also get into how to position for the financial reset we are seeing unfold right before our eyes. Be sure to sign up to participate live by subscribing at NoteQueen.com

Most people would probably be surprised to know how seller financing in 1031 exchanges can work. A seller wants to do a 1031 exchange, but they end up with a buyer asking for owner financing. Do they have to reject the offer? Not necessarily. If structured properly, a note can be created (giving the buyer what they need) and then sold, giving the seller the cash they need for their upleg. In this...

Dawn Rickabaugh, host of Property and Paper Live and creator of NoteQueen.com, delivers an insightful lecture on real estate investing, financing, and note buying strategies. Emphasizing the importance of understanding one's core identity beyond professional roles, she encourages participants to distill their essence into clear, meaningful statements to deepen their purpose and motivation. Dawn sh...

This was a fun chat with someone I met through another coaching group for entrprenuers. Erin and I can appreciate each others' sense of humor... and being able to laugh is high value! We got caught here in the beginning laughing over Charmander... anyone have kids that used to play Pokemon?? We discuss the challenges and opportunities surrounding homeownership in today's market, specifically focus...

In this comprehensive discussion led by Dawn Rickabaugh, a seasoned seller finance expert and owner of NoteQueen.com, the multifaceted benefits and strategies of using owner financing in real estate transactions are explored in depth. Dawn emphasizes the critical interplay between "property and paper," referring to the tangible real estate asset and the financial instruments (notes) that represent...

In this comprehensive discussion, Dawn delves into the intricacies, opportunities, and pitfalls of creative real estate financing—particularly seller financing, seller-held notes, and contract-for-deed arrangements.  The conversation is framed around real-life case studies involving high-equity sellers, ethical considerations, and practical challenges in managing seller-financed deals.  Dawn share...

In this insightful and extensive discussion, Dawn Rickabaugh, host of Property and Paper Live, sheds light on the evolving real estate market of mid-2025, emphasizing the growing importance and practicality of seller financing and note investing as viable alternatives to traditional bank financing. Dawn's core message targets everyday "Main Street" investors and homeowners, aiming to demystify sel...

A comprehensive discussion led by Dawn Rickabaugh on the current real estate market dynamics, owner financing strategies, note investing, and creative deal structuring amidst a shifting market landscape. Dawn emphasizes that the current market volatility and tightening liquidity create both challenges and opportunities for real estate investors, especially those skilled in owner financing and note...