Our own president has used such instruments to good effect and at least 45% (+/-) of the country didn't think it was such a bad thing since they voted for him.

My agent was instrumental in helping get me in line for regulations coming down the line. 

That's not to say don't invest in the S&P, it's just a totally different instrument.

If you live in a petro economy, NDE/T, process operation and instrumentation are good careers.

@Shiloh Lundahl  just so your giving accurate information.The transfer or sale  of  what you all refer to as a note sale is really an  assignment of the mortgage or deed of trust depending on what instrument was used.. the note comes along with it.. some buyers or banks require an alonge others just a simple note purchase contract others NOTHING>. but the act of transferring a secured recorded real estate debt instrument is done as described above.when we say you bought a note .. to the lay person that's what it is .. but you can't buy a note without the underlying assignment coming along with it.. 

But, state statutes likely govern the creation of a trust instrument.

I bought notes and other contracts as well and appraised instruments for the government in assessing assets.

Texas is a notice state, which means Instrument date, regardless of filing date determines legitimacy.

If you transfer the property into a trust, the trust is viewed as an estate planning instrument and the bank will be fine. 

My mentor's expertise and guidance were instrumental in helping me navigate the complexities of the real estate industry.