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How Mortgage Note Investing Works (From a Former Landlord) | Jamie Bateman
Episode 7828th January 2026 • RealDealChat / Lessons from Real Estate Investors • RealDealCrew | Jack Hoss
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Mortgage note investing is often pitched as “passive income,” but that’s not the full story.

In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack Hoss sits down with Jamie Bateman of Labrador Lending to explain how mortgage note investing actually works, why it’s different from owning rental properties, and what investors should realistically expect before getting started.

Jamie shares his journey from W-2 employee to rental owner to full-time note investor, including:

  1. The difference between performing and non-performing notes
  2. Why banks sell mortgage debt at a discount
  3. How investors “become the bank”
  4. The risks most gurus gloss over
  5. Why focus and patience matter more than speed

This episode is ideal for real estate investors exploring alternatives to rentals, or anyone curious about note investing without the hype.

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