Blog | Eric Scharaga

A Glossary of Mortgage Loan Investing Terms

Alternative investments don't need to be confusing. Not a mortgage broker; a mortgage investor. Accredited investor: Investor that is...

Comparison Graphic: Real Estate Investing vs. Mortgage Note Investing: Portfolio Management

Common sense investing for building wealth tells us that the preferred alternative investment is clear. Since 2013, real estate has been...

How I Became the Burned Out Landlord

Real Estate's Biggest Risks are sometimes less obvious Real estate investment wasn’t on my radar until 2001 when I read Rich Dad, Poor...

What IS Mortgage Note Investing?

Mortgage investing for beginners-is a mortgage an investment? Note investing has provided me with a level of financial freedom I failed...

Why I Buy both First and Second Liens

Both are great investments, for different reasons. When buying a loan, investors can choose whether to buy a lien in the first or second...

Misconceptions About Investing in Mortgage Loans

You don't need to be a huge bank to profit like a bank The ability to buy and sell mortgage notes is not just limited to banks and...

The POWER of Emotional Equity in Mortgage Loan Investing

Tenants vs. Homeowners. Who wins when it comes to investing? I want to address a topic that is EXTREMELY important in the mortgage loan...

The Myth of Appreciation in Real Estate Investing

Let me tell you from experience. Over time, it's a lot harder than you expect. I bought this property in 2009 for $43,500. At the time,...

I Knew There Had To Be a Better Way To Invest.

I started my career as a real estate investor in 2003 by getting my Real Estate Broker's License, and quickly scaled an operation that...

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