I'm Lorraine Ellis from London, UK. I'm a real estate investor and property deal sourcer. Over the years I've had the opportunity to close property deals, raise capital for investments, and use refinancing strategies to continue growing my property business. I recently joined because I'm interested in learning more about note investing and understanding how experienced investors approach this niche. It's always interesting to see the different strategies people use, and I'm looking forward to learning from the knowledge and experience within this community. I believe the best communities are built through genuine conversations, so I'm excited to connect, share ideas where I can, and learn from others along the way. For those already active in note investing, what's one lesson or piece of advice you wish you'd known when you first started? Looking forward to getting to know you all!

When I first started looking at notes, I was convinced I needed to know everything before making a move. I reviewed deals, watched trainings, took notes, and kept telling myself, "One more week of research." The truth is, I wasn't lacking knowledge. I was afraid of making the wrong decision. What helped me get past it was realizing that confidence doesn't come before action, it comes from doing the work, following a solid due diligence process, and making a calculated decision. Was my first deal perfect? No. But it taught me more than months of studying ever could. For anyone sitting on the sidelines right now, don't let the pursuit of the perfect deal stop you from finding a good one. Wondering, what's the biggest thing holding you back from your first (or next) note purchase?