How To Invest in Houston Real Estate

🚨 WARNING: Mortgage Distress is SOARING! 🚨 Scott dives deep into alarming new data from WalletHub, revealing a shocking truth: 1 in 11 Americans with a mortgage is in distress, 90 days or more behind on payments! This isn't just a national trend; it's intensifying, with an unsettling 5% increase in just one quarter. Even more surprising? Eight of the top 25 most distressed cities are right here...

Good morning, afternoon, and evening, real estate investors! 👋 Are you looking to master owner financing and wrap-around mortgages in the hottest real estate market? This episode is for you! We sit down with the incredible Nirvana Roof , a Texas RMLO and mortgage veteran with over 25 years of experience, to unpack the intricacies of lending in the Lone Star State. Nirvana reveals groundbreaking,...

Unlock the secrets to turning distressed properties into profitable investments! 🚀 In this special "Money Monday" episode, Scott dives deep into the exciting world of Early Buyout (EBO) loans – a treasure trove of opportunity for savvy note investors. Learn how to navigate the current market with 1,500 EBO loans (VA, FHA, USDA) that lenders are looking to offload, even without massive discounts....

In this insightful episode, Scott welcomes insurance expert Beth Boisseau-Coots to discuss the ever-changing landscape of real estate insurance, particularly in Texas. As 2025 approaches, understanding property and casualty insurance is more crucial than ever for investors navigating a market dramatically altered by climate events and capacity issues. Beth, a leading expert in property and casualt...

Good morning, afternoon, and good evening, everybody! Scott Carson here, and boy, are you in for a treat! As we roll into the New Year, many of you are resolving to dive deeper into real estate investing, but that old excuse "I don't have any money" always seems to pop up. Well, prepare to have your mind blown (and your excuses obliterated!) by today's special guest! We've got Lisa Ferris from Geo...

Hey, investors! Scott Carson here, and I've got a juicy deal that's hotter than a Texas summer! If your lazy assets (and maybe your self-directed IRA) are sitting idle, this is your chance to put them to work on a prime piece of Georgetown, Texas real estate . This isn't some long-haul, snail-paced investment – we're talking a six-month or less turnaround, with conservative numbers figuring in...

Hey, investors! Scott Carson here, with the latest grit from Houston's real estate. It's a buyer's buffet with stats, trends, and raw investor edges too good to ignore. From surging inventory to foreclosures, dig in and grab those distressed deals and value plays ! Here’s what’s bubbling up (and what it means for your wallet) in Houston Real Estate: Inventory Bloat & Pre-Foreclosure Bite! Sing...

Good morning, afternoon, and good evening, Texas investors! Scott Carson here, and it's that time again – time for your December Texas Foreclosure Update! Grab your boots and your notebooks, because foreclosures are officially heating up like a Texas summer day in July. Roddy List data just dropped, and let me tell you, Q3 saw a massive surge in REOs hitting the market, with Houston leading the ch...

From Door-to-Door Sales Rep to 7-Figure Entrepreneur in 8 Years Do you want to achieve long-term financial stability and build wealth in a nontraditional way? Join me as I share the solution to achieving this result and transforming your financial future with my friend, Carly. Let's dive in and take control of our financial destinies! In this episode, you will be able to: Discover unconventional m...

Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening, investors! Scott Carson here, and today we're chatting with a local Austin legend who’s bleeding burnt orange and making serious moves in real estate: Ian Noble from Runsteady Investments! Ian's journey is a Marvel origin story for the modern investor – from taking over his family's dry cleaning business right out of UT to masterfully pivoting into m...

Good morning, afternoon, and evening, real estate investors! Scott Carson here, ready to fuel your year-end deals. Tired of lazy retirement money? I’m joined by the "Big Enchilada," Nick Sahagan from Safeguard Advisors , to demystify the self-directed IRA LLC with checkbook control! Nick shows you how to ditch Wall Street, grab control, and use your retirement funds for real estate, private lendin...

Good morning, afternoon, and evening, investors! Scott Carson here, ready to drop some serious knowledge bombs on your day-to-day investing strategies. Today, we're talking with a true titan of Texas real estate finance, Michael Hoffman , founder and CEO of Longhorn Investments ! Since 2008, Mike and his team have funded over 10,000 loans and $2 billion, helping investors nationwide (with about 50...

Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening, investors! Scott Carson here, and boy, do we have a treat for you! Ever wanted to tackle Texas creative financing—think subject-to, wrap-around mortgages, and assumptions—without, shall we say, foul-ups ? Good, because I've brought on the man, the myth, the legend himself: T Alan Ceshker from the Ceshker Law Firm! With over 30 years in the game and a...

Hold on to your hats, folks, because this episode of the podcast is about to drop some serious financial truth bombs! Scott Carson welcomes Adam Carroll, the Shred Method legend, to help you escape the "payment problem" and become the architect of your own life! If you're tired of the doom and gloom and ready to take the "red pill" to financial freedom, then tune in and prepare to be blown away! R...

Good morning, afternoon, and evening, everyone! The news is buzzing with President Trump's 50-year mortgage idea for housing affordability . While the media churns drama, we stick to numbers . And the numbers, ladies and gentlemen, never lie. We dug into this mortgage innovation with calculators (and a little AI!). Is a 50-year mortgage a brilliant strategy for real estate investors and first-time...

Alright, folks, ditch those tired real estate strategies because we're diving headfirst into the murky waters of probate leads with the one and only Micah Nicholes of US Leads List! Prepare to have your mind blown as we uncover the hidden gems lurking in the pre-probate shadows. If you're tired of fighting the foreclosure frenzy and want a piece of the "death and real estate" pie, then buckle up,...

In this episode, we explore the Texas foreclosure market and provide actionable strategies for real estate investors. With foreclosure activity on the rise, Texas offers significant opportunities, but navigating this market requires specific knowledge and resources. I will explain how to find and capitalize on foreclosure deals in Texas. From securing funding to navigating the redemption process,...

Howdy, Investors! Scott Carson here, and I'm bringing you the lowdown on the Texas foreclosure landscape. It's November 4, 2025, which means it's Super Tuesday in the Lone Star State, and that means some incredible opportunities for all you real estate investors! In this BONUS episode, we're diving into the most up-to-date numbers of properties heading to auction across Texas's largest counties, s...

Tired of begging banks for capital? Ready to tap into a hidden goldmine of private funding? This week, we're diving deep into the world of Self-Directed IRA (SDIRA) investors and revealing how you can easily connect with these motivated lenders. Discover the secrets to finding SDIRA investors, understanding their needs, and securing the capital you need to supercharge your real estate deals. You m...

Houston's Calling: Women in Real Estate and Construction Summit Howdy, folks! Scott Carson here, and I'm excited to share an amazing opportunity for all my Houston real estate investors: the Women in Real Estate and Construction Summit on November 18th ! If you're looking to connect with the best and brightest minds in the Houston market, level up your knowledge, and get inspired, this summit is y...

What Is Up In the Houston Market? With 40 years of experience. Ready to dive deep into the heart of the Houston real estate market? This week, we're joined by the incredible Belinda Baldwin, a realtor with over 40 years of experience in the Houston and Montgomery County areas. Belinda shares her invaluable insights on everything from current market trends to the secrets of navigating the ever-expa...

How to Turn Q4 2025 into a Real Estate Goldmine for 2026 Alright, y'all, Scott Carson here, and I'm fired up! Let's talk about how to make 2026 your best year in Texas real estate. I'm gonna let you in on a little secret: the key to crushing it next year starts right now. Ditch the New Year's Resolution Rut We've all been there – January rolls around, we make big promises, and then...poof! Life ha...

Ever wonder how the pros really get started? In this brutally honest episode, Scott Carson pulls back the curtain on his 24+ years as a real estate investor – the highs, the lows, and the face-plant moments that shaped his journey. Forget the overnight success stories. Scott reveals the hard lessons learned, the deals gone wrong, and the moments he almost lost it all. If you're looking for a dose...

Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, everybody. If you are a Houston real estate investor looking to move to the Houston real estate market, looking to buy or sell your home or your investment property, then this is the podcast for you.   I'm Scott Carson. I'm the host of the How to Invest in Houston Real Estate podcast, and I want to welcome you along for the ride. As a real estate in...