Don’t Invest in Real Estate Without Learning about Notes with Eddie Speed, Ep. 694

Written by Athena Mercado

March 11, 2025

Eddie Speed is a leading expert in note investing with over 40 years of experience. As the Founder of NoteSchool, he has educated thousands on buying performing and non-performing discounted mortgage notes. His structured approach has helped countless investors achieve financial success in the note industry.

In addition to NoteSchool, Eddie is the Owner and President of Colonial Funding Group LLC, specializing in acquiring and brokering real estate-secured notes. He is also a principal in a family of private equity funds focused on bulk note acquisitions. Through his expertise and leadership, Eddie has played a pivotal role in shaping the note investment landscape and continues to guide investors toward profitable opportunities.

In this episode, we talked to Eddie about note investing and how to become an investor for it, finding the right opportunity, the range of an initial investment, diversifying investment portfolios, and much more.

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Note Investing;

02:21 Eddie’s background;

04:05 An insight into note investing;

10:04 How to become a note investor;

14:38 What to pay attention to for finding the right opportunity;

18:17 An insight into the investment range;

22:40 Tips on diversifying investment portfolios;

27:29 Round of Insights

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Round of Insights

Apparent Failure: Lack of accounting awareness in the beginning.

Digital Resource: Excel.

Most Recommended Book: Never Split the Difference.

Daily Habit: Focusing on the plan for the day every morning.

#1 Insight for getting started in note investing: Learning what it is thoroughly is key.

Best place to grab a bite in Fort Worth, TX: Joe T. Garcia’s.

Contact Eddie:
Website & Course

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