The Note Closers Show Podcast

When buying nonperforming notes with equity you have to take a lot of things into consideration before closing. Scott Carson shares one such case study on a nonperforming note is Opa Locka, Florida which has $90K in equity but is just starting on the legal path to foreclosure. Scott shares his insight, numbers, expected exit strategies, and other things to consider if this note is a deal or a dud....

Texas is a great state to invest in especially with notes if you can find something that makes sense number-wise. Scott Carson discusses this nonperforming note deal in Weatherford Texas with a decent amount of equity and at a price that might make sense for a note investor to buy and then foreclose out the borrower on. Scott breaks down the numbers and insight into his thinking on whether this is...

Are you looking for nonperforming notes in Texas? Then this is one case study that you might want to look at. Scott Carson breaks down a 1st lien, nonperforming note deal located in Sugar Land, TX. Scott discusses the numbers and the back story of the borrower along with his potential strategy for making money on this deal.   To learn more about how to invest in notes, check out http://NoteBuyingF...

Who doesn't want to own real estate or notes in Texas, let alone on beautiful Lake Travis? In this episode, Scott Carson breaks down a current note deal that he is working on that just came across his desk located just a few miles from his home. Scott shares the numbers on this deal, information from the current lender, the numbers, and expected exit strategy or workout solution, and why this may...

How do you find vendors and reliable sources for due diligence in markets outside of your own backyard? You learn how to leverage real estate investing clubs and networking groups in other markets! In this episode, Scott Carson shares how he has been leveraging REI Clubs and real estate investing Meetup Groups all across the country to help him find trusted vendors, buyers, and investors! Watch th...

We've all heard the latest buzz in the world of marketing about using Artificial Intelligence to help you market your business. But how can a real estate and note investor use this tool effectively to help them find deals, market their business, or raise capital effectively? We've had those same questions. So in this episode taken from a previous Note Night in America, I'm bringing on a special gu...

Scott Carson talks with friend, realtor, and fellow investor Mike Swenson about his journey from accidental landlord to seasoned real estate investor. Mike shares some of the lessons learned along the way, why he became a realtor to help him with investing, and why he is striving to help other realtors become investors as well.  Connect with Mike at http://AgentInvestorMastermind.com Mike has been...

We all start out as new investors confused of where to begin and what to do to make sure we start off on the right path. And that is exactly what this episode is all about as Scott recaps a recent call with a newbie investor who was looking for some advice on where to begin as a new investor.   You can learn a lot from this new investor checklist that Scott goes through to identify opportunities,...

On this episode of the Note Closers Show, Scott Carson discusses investing in second liens and why the market for junior lien investing is not what it was like ten years ago. He discusses some of the most common questions and comments that he gets from students and why you have to be careful about who is giving you advice when it comes to buying second liens. Scott also shares why they are not as...

In this episode of the Note Closers Show, Scott Carson shares what you need to do as a note investor when your borrower stops paying on time. He shares why you want to stay on top of your borrowers and your servicing company to make sure that you get your borrower back on time or that you start the foreclosure or eviction process. Book a call with Scott HERE! Watch the original video HERE ! Love t...

In this episode of the Note Closers Show, Scott Carson breaks down the ten commandments of being a note investor. He discusses why these ten are important to keep in mind to find success. Never Buy A Note on a Property You Don't Want To end Up OwningStay Away From Woke States/CitiesNever Buy For Just One Exit StrategyFollow Up Follow Up Follow Up - MoreTime = MotivationKnow Your Buy BoxYou Direct...

In this episode of the Note Closers Show podcast, Scott Carson shares his FIVE RULES For New Real Estate Investors in 2023. Scott discusses why it is now more important than ever to: 1). Know Your Strategy and Asset Inside & Out2). Understand that Real Estate is Only Going to Get More Expensive3). Stop Listening to Idiots Who Haven't Done Anything4). Learn How to Raise Private Capital5). Embra...

In this episode of the Note Closers Show, Scott Carson interviews real estate investor Cory Mortensen about his journey from residential realtor to commercial real estate investor. Cory shares his journey and what you need to be looking for when investing in commercial real estate in today's chaotic mark. Cory also shares his focus on creating syndications for investors with a focus on finding hom...

In this episode of the Note Closers Show, Scott Carson shares a session from his recent Virtual Note Buying Workshop with special guest, Merrill Chandler from CreditSense.com. Merrill shares the best ways to build a business and personal credit profile to tap into the cheapest funding available. Merrill also discusses the difference between a real credit score versus a Fako score. He also makes an...

In this episode of the Note Closers Show, Aaron Young from Laughlin and Associates joins Scott Carson during his April Virtual Note Buying Workshop to discuss why entrepreneurs (and especially real estate investors) need to worry about protecting their business and personal assets by establishing the corporate veil. Aaron also discusses all of the things that we need to do as business owners to pr...

In this episode of the Note Closers Show, Scott Carson answers a few questions from his previous episode on how to find information on vacant properties. Scott shares what websites he uses to find the information on the borrower, heirs, the underlying loan, and any other valuable info that he will need when it comes to getting in touch with the right party. Some of the websites that he discusses a...

On this episode of the Note Closers Show, Scott Carson answers one of the most common questions that he gets from new investors. Can I buy the note on the ugly house on my street? Scott explains why the answer to this is "it depends", how you go about finding the correct answer, and what to do once you do find out. Book a call with Scott HERE! Watch the original video HERE! Love the show? Subscrib...

In this episode of the Note Closers Show, Scott Carson discusses a current article from DS News about a new LendingTree.com study showing that over eight million adults 18 or over (or 13.17%) are living in homes or households where they are behind or not paying the rent. HERE IS THE ARTICLE Scott discusses what states have the biggest amount of renters behind on their rent, the states that have th...

On this episode of the Note Closers Show, Scott Carson breaks down the differences between closing on a traditional piece of property vs the process for closing on a note deal. Scott shares why a property purchase is usually more intense and uses title companies while a note purchase is more remote and has fewer closing costs. Watch the original video HERE! Book a call with Scott HERE! Love the sh...

In this episode of the Note Closers Show, Scott Carson explains what's going on in the news with the commercial banks that are struggling with their portfolios of commercial real estate. Scott explains why banks are having a hard time and why this time around we'll see more distressed commercial debt verses residential debt. He also explains what the Texas Ratio is and why it's important for banke...

Are you a California investor looking for distressed note deals in your backyard? Good luck with that! In this episode of the Note Closers Show Podcast, Scott Carson shares why most note investors are avoiding note deals in California when they can get a bigger bang for their investing buck by investing in other states that provide better returns, and leverage, and are friendlier to investors. Sco...

In this episode of the Note Closers Show, Scott Carson discusses the six different risks that you need to watch out for when buying nonperforming notes. He shares why interest rates, market values, disgruntled borrowers, taxes, legal, and acts of God can all affect what happens with your note deal and why you have to watch out and plan for them all. But don't worry! Scott shares how to plan and pr...

On this episode of the Note Closers Show, Scott Carson shares why you must start contacting banks and asset managers now if you want to be around when they start moving nonperforming assets. Scott shares his strategies for contacting asset managers online, via LinkedIn, and via email.   He also discusses why he is doubling down on marketing to his banking contacts as asset managers everywhere are...

Will the closing of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank be the first dominos to fall? Will we see another large amount of other banks start to fail? There are a lot of different things to look at when determining if a bank is on the verge of failing or has a large portfolio of distressed assets that are bringing down it's values. On this episode, Scott Carson discusses some of the obvious thing...

On this episode of the Note Closers Show, Scott Carson talks with seasoned real estate investor Rebeccas Maulonis about her love for land investing. Rebecca shares how she got started after her extensive background in commercial real estate and development. She also shares how she finds, buys, and sells land deals all across the country and how she is creating a nice passive income stream for her...