The Best Of Scott Carson

The "Invisible" Side of Real Estate: How to Profit by Being the BankAre you tired of the "hustle" of traditional real estate? While most investors are fighting over the same fixer-uppers and dealing with the headaches of tenants, toilets, and termites, a select group of experts is playing a different game. In this episode of the Rip and Flip Podcast, I sit down with Al Blocker to reveal the high-p...

Being the Bank: Mastering the World of Note Investing Welcome back to another high-value episode! This week, we’re switching things up as I sit down with Lynn Smargis to pull back the curtain on my journey from a small-town hardware store in Ingleside, Texas, to becoming a nationally recognized authority in note investing. If you’ve ever felt the "landlord burnout" from dealing with tenants, toile...

Stop Managing Tenants and Start Managing Debt: The Power of Note InvestingIntroduction Are you tired of the "three Ts" of traditional real estate—tenants, toilets, and termites? Most investors get into real estate for freedom, only to find themselves managing a second full-time job. But what if you could step into the shoes of the lender and "become the bank"? In this episode, Scott Carson breaks...

From Zero to Stage: The Unfiltered Journey of a Note InvestorEver wonder what it’s actually like the first time you step into the spotlight to share your passion with the world? In this episode, we’re taking a trip down memory lane to the very first time I stepped on a stage to talk about note investing. It wasn't about being polished or having the perfect slides; it was about the raw "hustle" and...

Building real estate wealth doesn’t always start with momentum, capital, or clarity. Sometimes it starts with getting knocked flat on your face. In this episode, Scott Carson shares what it actually looked like to build a real estate business while working long hours, learning on the fly, and doing whatever it took to stay afloat. Before becoming a nationally recognized note investing expert, Scot...

Is Your Business Invisible? Why AI and "Carpet Bomb" Marketing are the Survival Skills for 2026 Stop shouting into the void and start owning the conversation! In this high-octane episode of the eForged podcast, host Corey Long sits down with the "Note Ninja" himself, Scott Carson, to dissect why traditional marketing is dying and how AI is rewriting the rules of visibility. If you’ve ever felt lik...

In this episode of the Know Your Why Podcast, Dr. Jason Balara sits down with Scott Carson to unpack the world of distressed debt and mortgage note investing within today’s real estate market. Scott shares how he built a business around buying distressed mortgages, raising capital, and creating investment opportunities that balance strong investor returns with empathy for borrowers in difficult si...

Today's episode features an exceptional guest, Scott Carson—better known as "The Note Guy"—who has been at the forefront of note investing for nearly two decades. With a background in finance as a top mortgage banker and a successful transition into note investing, Scott Carson has built a reputation for turning distressed mortgage debt into powerful wealth-building opportunities. Having purchased...

Scott Carson here, ready to pour you a strong shot of real estate investing insight. I recently had the pleasure of being introduced on the fantastic Real Estate Espresso Podcast, where we brewed up a lively discussion about the current market climate. My host (who, thankfully, wasn't battling the flu like I was while recording!) gave me a proper Texas-sized welcome to talk about how distressed no...

Alright, real estate investors! John from AlphaDog Capital just proved AI knows it's shiznit by pulling a spot-on intro about Scott Carson and Note Buying. If ChatGPT can nail my niche, imagine what it (and I) can do for your business in 2026! We're diving deep into the current real estate market, from residential defaults (one in eleven Americans 90+ days late – yikes!) to the "snowball tsunami"...

Foreclosure is one of those financial topics people often avoid — until they can't. In this episode of Real Money, Real Life™, Linda Grizely sits down with Scott Carson to break down foreclosure in a way that is educational, approachable, and grounded in real-world understanding. Scott explains what foreclosure is, how it works, and why so many people misunderstand it. They talk through common myt...

Welcome back, Note Geniuses! Scott Carson here again, honored to be back with Brian, and let me tell you, if you're an early-stage note investor or just not getting the results you crave, this episode is your golden ticket! As November 1st marks a year since Brian dove into notes, we're diving deep into the lessons learned, the strategies that work, and how to simplify this "crazy stuff" so you ca...

In this episode of the REI Hacker podcast, host Benson Juarez interviews Scott Carson, a nationally recognized expert in note investing. Scott shares his extensive experience in buying and selling distressed debt, explaining the fundamentals of note investing, including strategies for profitability, the importance of understanding market cycles, and the differences between owner-occupants and non-...

Hold onto your hats, investors! Ever wondered how to get in on the "sexy side of real estate" without all the messy rehabs and tenant nightmares? Well, Brian from Note Genius is pulling back the curtain with none other than yours truly, Scott Carson – your humble (but heavily caffeinated) Note Guy! If you're tired of fighting local competition for scraps or just want to know how to become the bank...

How do successful podcasters monetize before recording episode one? Scott Carson generated $4000 monthly podcast revenue from four podcast sponsors before launching The Note Closer Show by building audience through 150 consecutive Facebook Lives, proving market demand first. In this episode of the Podcasting Secrets, host Nathan Gwilliam explores Scott's podcast monetization strategy that reversed...

Scott Carson is a highly sought-after guest and host of the popular podcast, the Note Closers Show. An active entrepreneur, he is an expert in real estate investing, raising capital and marketing. He speaks regularly at different events and industry conventions focused on real estate, marketing, and podcasting. He also helps thousands of investors and entrepreneurs each year create wealth through...

In this conversation, Scott Carson, known as the Note Guy, shares his extensive experience in note investing, particularly in distressed mortgages. He discusses the transition from traditional real estate investing to the note business, explaining the nuances of buying and managing mortgage notes. Scott elaborates on the importance of due diligence, negotiation with lenders, and maintaining relati...

Alright, real estate investors, brace yourselves! 🚀Scott Carson is here to give you a sneak peek into the future – and it ain't all sunshine and rainbows from his recent speaking appearance at Christ Prefontaines's Smart Real Estate Coach Conference in Boston, MA. According to the debt market tea leaves, a foreclosure wave is brewing, set to crash upon us in 2025.But don't panic just yet! Scott's...

In this conversation, Scott Carson, known as the Note Guy, shares his extensive experience in note investing, particularly in distressed mortgages. He discusses the transition from traditional real estate investing to the note business, explaining the nuances of buying and managing mortgage notes. Scott elaborates on the importance of due diligence, negotiation with lenders, and maintaining relati...

Discover how you can "Be the Bank" and achieve financial freedom with expert real estate investor Scott Carson. In this incredible story of resilience and success, Scott shares how investing in mortgage notes can transform your life. Learn how to earn big returns while avoiding the headaches of traditional rental properties or foreclosure hassles. This is more than just a strategy—it's a proven pa...

In this episode, we sit down with Scott Carson to dive deep into the world of distressed mortgage notes, housing trends, and real estate investing strategies. 👉 Learn how to profit from non-performing loans, what today’s mortgage rates mean for buyers and investors, and whether condos or single-family homes give better returns. We also explore how AI is disrupting real estate, and how beginners c...

In this episode of the REI Freedom Podcast, host Jeremy Beland sits down with Scott Carson, also known as The Note Guy, to look into the world of distressed note investing. With years of experience buying notes directly from banks, Scott explains what note investing is, why banks sell distressed debt, and how you can break into this niche. The conversation walks through the entire process from ide...

In this episode of Path of Progress, Alex Kononov sits down with ‪@WeCloseNotes‬ Scott Carson — a nationally recognized note investor, educator, and host of the Note Closers Show. While most investors chase flips, rentals, or syndications, Scott built his business around buying distressed mortgage notes directly from banks. Instead of owning the property, he owns the debt — becoming the bank. That...

Shake Off the Market Jitters: How to Get Great Returns Passively Through Non-Performing Notes! 💰 Feeling uneasy about the market? Want a truly passive real estate strategy? This episode is for you! Jonathan Hayek interviews Scott Carson, founder of We Close Notes, to unlock the secrets of non-performing note investing in today's uncertain market. Learn how to generate amazing returns by rehabbing...

Merrill Chandler sits down with Scott Carson of We Close Notes to discuss how to leverage and capitalize distressed assets. Scott delves into the parallels between the current market and the market-in-recession of 2008 to present the most reasonable investing strategies to implement right now. He explains how banks evaluate their portfolios and when they start shedding distressed assets. Scott als...