Episode 46: Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure

Real Estate Note Investing · Jul 2, 2026 · 5m · transcript

Most note investors treat a deed in lieu as a simple handshake — but accepting a deed without doing the right homework first can leave you holding a property full of surprises. In this episode, we break down when a deed in lieu makes sense and what to verify before you ever accept one.

🔍 What you'll learn:

✅ Why a title report is the first thing to run before accepting any deed — and what happens if you skip it

✅ How to assess property condition before you take title so there are no surprises after you record the deed

✅ When a short sale is the smarter path and when a deed in lieu is the…