Beyond Traditional Real Estate with Nathan Turner

About this episode

Nathan Turner discusses his expertise in residential mortgage notes and how he helps investors build passive income.

Nathan Turner is an expert in the niche world of residential mortgage notes, helping accredited investors build passive income by "buying the paperwork" instead of the physical property. With a career in real estate dating back to 2009, Nathan transitioned from the traditional roles of landlord and house flipper to the finance side of the industry, discovering a more scalable and flexible way to generate monthly cash flow. As a seasoned note buyer, he specializes in identifying opportunities across the U.S., managing everything from performing loans to distressed "non-performing" notes. Nathan is the founder of an investment fund for accredited investors and the organizer of the Diversified Mortgage Expo, an annual conference dedicated to networking and education within the note-buying community. He is passionate about debunking the misconceptions of the industry, viewing himself not as a "debt collector," but as a flexible alternative to traditional banks. By focusing on borrower communication and creative problem-solving, Nathan helps homeowners stay in their houses through temporary payment pauses and loan restructures, proving that the note business can be both profitable and…

People in this episode

Hosts: Josh Thomas, Ana Gonzalez

Guest: Nathan Turner

Topics covered

• residential mortgage notes
• passive income
• real estate finance
• note buying
• investing
• cash flow
• borrower communication

Keywords

• mortgage notes
• passive income
• real estate
• note buyer
• investment fund
• cash flow
• loan restructuring

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Diversified Mortgage Expo

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