Marco Bario built a career in Hollywood film and television before pivoting full-time into real estate and note investing. Today, as President of Porch Swing Funding, he helps sellers of owner-financed real estate notes unlock immediate cash and offers passive investors the chance to earn strong, predictable returns backed by real property.
Marco specializes in working directly with individual “mom and pop” noteholders – bringing Wall Street discipline to Main Street transactions while keeping the process personal, transparent, and straightforward. His expertise spans the full spectrum of seller financing strategies, from creating and structuring new notes to maximizing value through partials, hypothecations, and wraparound mortgages.
In 2024, Marco relocated from Los Angeles, California to Frederick County, Maryland, where he and his partner, Tracy, have built a life and business together – showing that note investing can truly be done from anywhere.
Areas of Expertise:
- Acquiring real estate notes and installment contracts
- Direct marketing to individual seller-financed noteholders
- Structuring and creating seller-financed notes
- Leveraging self-directed IRAs and solo 401(k)s for real estate investments
- Creative strategies, including:
- Seller financing
- Partials
- Note hypothecations
- Wraparound mortgages
- Master leasing
- Options
Marco combines industry experience with a passion for helping investors grow wealth through secure, real estate-backed opportunities.
Contact Info:
- Phone: (240) 820-2880
- Email: marco@porchswingfunding.com
Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcobario/