Why Notes Beat Rentals in 2026

Tired of tenants and toilets and all the surprise repairs that pop up at totally the wrong time?

Sick of having to cover costs when the renter moves out or worse is evicted?

Is managing rentals starting to feel like just another job and not the passive income you signed up for?

There is Another Way

Watch the replay of a very powerful evening with Jeff Watson, real estate attorney, investor, and NoteSchool instructor where he explained how everyday investors are creating predictable monthly income by becoming the bank.

Why traditional rentals have become harder and less predictable in today’s market

How banks get paid every month—and why positioning matters

What mortgage notes are (explained in plain English)

Why notes can create steadier income than rentals when structured correctly

How investors often get started without a huge amount of money

Why the current market favors note investors more than it has in years

What’s covered in the in-person Saturday training for those who want to go deeper

This topic is ideal for Kansas City area housing providers, and any investor looking for stronger, more stable returns in 2026. And if you are brand new to real estate, this is a perfect place to start and skip all the hassle and headaches of tenants, rehabs and complicated math.

This meeting is the introduction to notes. Learn how and why investors are using them, for those that want to dig in an put them into practice, join us for the workshop on Saturday the 17th. (we can do have access for you to purchase the replay of this event.

And NoteSchool also offers a 2 day Bootcamp – virtually and in person that you can sign up for with our MAREI Discount. Go to www.NoteSchool.com/MAREI to learn about the event and use MAREI as your discount code to sign up for way less than regular price as a friend of MAREI’s.