Brokering Residential Notes with Blake McGilvray

In this episode of the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast, host Tim Fergestad sits down with Blake McGilvray, co-founder of Note Pros, to explore the world of residential note brokering. Blake shares his journey from selling citrus fruit to working at a fast-growing fintech startup, and eventually launching his own firm that connects private lenders with institutional buyers.

Blake explains the mechanics of buying and selling performing and non-performing mortgage notes, why some investors prefer debt over equity, and how market cycles create opportunities in note trading. He also breaks down the roles of different players in the industry, the benefits for both buyers and sellers, and why certain geographic markets—like New York—are especially hot right now.

Whether you’re a real estate investor curious about more passive ways to grow your portfolio, or just fascinated by how capital moves behind the scenes, this conversation is a masterclass in understanding the note market.

----------------------------------------------- Interested in being part of this? Please visit our guest invitation page where you can learn more and fill out a brief questionnaire to get started: https://phoenixprosperitypodcast.com/guest It’s going to be enlightening and, most importantly, a lot of fun. I’d love for you to be a part of it!