The Note Closers Show Podcast

Discover the shocking truth about the importance of checking escrow balances when buying notes. You won't believe what happened to one unsuspecting student who found themselves in a financial mess because of someone else's oversight or greed! Learn how this simple step could save you from costly mistakes and ensure a smooth note investment journey. You won't want to miss out on this eye-opening in...

Surprise Locations Ranked As Best Markets for Single Family Rentals This Year If you're feeling overwhelmed by the countless options for rental investments and unsure which counties to target, then you are not alone! With so much information out there, it can be frustrating trying to figure out the best places to invest in rental properties, especially when the market is constantly changing. You m...

Got Wanderlust? How This Investor Funds His Family's Globe-Trotting LifestyleDoes this sound familiar? Have you been told that the key to successful real estate investing is to go it alone and figure it all out yourself? The pain of trying to navigate the complex world of real estate investing on your own can be overwhelming. But what if I told you there's a better way to invest in real estate wit...

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. Let's dive in and take control of our financial destinies! In this episode, you will be able to: Discover unconventional methods for paying off...

Ready to unlock the potential of mortgage note investing, but feeling overwhelmed by hidden fees? This episode/video equips you with the knowledge to navigate the fee landscape and make informed investment decisions. We'll delve deep into the 6 essential fees you'll encounter in the world of mortgage note investing, helping you avoid surprises and maximize your returns. Understanding Fees: The Key...

Want Top Dollar For Your Note? Dodge These 8 Deadly Mistakes! Does it sound familiar to make mistakes in owner financing? Have you been told that owner financing is a great strategy without knowing the potential pitfalls? If you're feeling the pain of taking a big discount on a note sale due to improper structuring, it's time to avoid these costly mistakes. Let's dive into the 8 HUGE Owner Financi...

I'm a huge fan of watching sports documentaries or miniseries that follow and feature different big names in their specialized sports. Whether it's golf, baseball, football, or even racing, I love the behind-the-scenes sessions where you get to see how these amazing athletes deal with stress and the mind games that they play with themselves. One thing that I notice consistently is that the most su...

Becoming a real estate investor can be a daunting task to most when you realize that you have to start marketing yourself and your business to achieve success. And while many investors put this off until they have to, it doesn't have to be difficult if you start off doing some simple things to help you grow your database daily. That's why Scott shares his five favorite ways to grow an investor dat...

We all know that Americans have been through a lot of financial difficulties in recent years, between periods of high unemployment, high inflation, and a pandemic, Although conditions have significantly improved, many people still are in financial distress, which WalletHub defines as having a credit account that is in forbearance or has its payments deferred, meaning the account holder is temporar...

One of the #1 questions I get from real estate investors is how do you find distressed apartments that I can buy? Well, the answer is "Find the Distressed Mortgage Notes on Apartments" and go from there! In this episode, Scott shares several resources that he and his team use to locate distressed apartment notes, how buying the note is different from buying the actual apartment, how financing a no...

Rural Low Balance Assets: Realistic Expectations on Pricing If you're feeling frustrated with unrealistic pricing expectations and struggling to find good deals, then you are not alone! It's time to cut through the smoke and mirrors and get realistic about what makes a good note investment. Let's dive into the tail end of the tape and uncover the truth about pricing strategies and why it seems tha...

Scott Carson sits down with Crystal Hammond from the  Stacking Deeds Podcast  to share her investing journey. She describes how she transforms empty lots on the south side of Chicago by building fourplexes and creating affordable housing. Crystal also talks about her first piece of property, how she deals with complicated tax regulations, and her long-term strategies to turn the game around in fav...

Adapting Your Strategy for Changing Real Estate Invest Markets: Pivoting Your ApproachHave you ever heard these myths about real estate investing success? Myth 1: Success comes easily without putting in the work. Myth 2: You can achieve success without consistent effort. Myth 3: It's possible to find success quickly without making any offers. I'll share the truth behind these myths, but let's unra...

Are you tired of trying to squeeze more hours out of your day? Do you feel like there is always stuff that needs to get done in your business or side hustle but you can't do it all yourself? Then you need to look at hiring a virtual assistant who can help you get out of the weeds and into profitability as an entrepreneur. That's why we are excited to have this special Real Estate Virtual Assistant...

Does this sound familiar? You've been told to just invest in real estate and sit back to watch the money roll in, right? But instead, you're feeling the pain of not getting the results you were promised. Let's change that and get you on the path to informed decision-making. My special guest on today's episode is Whitney Elkins-Hutton. Whitney is a seasoned real estate investor with a diverse portf...

Each of us has our own mountain to climb, but it's the journey, the setbacks, and the community we build along the way that truly defines our success. For today’s episode, Scott Carson sits down with the co-host of the #1 finance podcast,  Stacking Benjamins ,  Joe Saul-Sehy . They talk about Joe’s journey, the financial mistakes he has had to overcome, what drives him, and how we all have our mou...

Most note investors don't start out investing in notes. Most of the time they start out trying different types of real estate investing until they get frustrated or tied and look for something that gives them the benefit of cash flow without having to be in charge of toilets, tenants, or trashouts. This is even true for Canadian real estate investors looking to invest in the United States and take...

How do you evaluate a tape of nonperforming notes to find the deals? How do you calculate the potential profits on a nonperforming note deal and decide which one to move forward with? Scott Carson will show you the way. In this episode taken from a current Money Monday Coaching Call, Scott Carson breaks down three nonperforming notes (one in TX, IN, and FL) by evaluating the tape, equity, and pote...

If you are struggling to keep your home and stay out of foreclosure then there is one book that you want to read immediately that shares the 12 steps to avoid losing your home to foreclosure, how to beat the bank, and turn your home into an asset! That book is the Foreclosure Fix by DJ Olojo! DJ shares his journey into real estate and note investing and why he has a passion for working with distre...

We all start out the same as note investors....wet behind the ears and trying to figure out this niche of note investing. We are all going to mistakes in making our first few bids, performing upfront due diligence, and working to find funding. It's okay to make mistakes as note investors are made and not born. There is nothing more frustrating as a new note investor than to get blasted by an angry...

Your books and accounting have a rhythm to it that dramatically affects the taxes you pay. There are things you can and shouldn't do to change the beat of the drum when it comes to what you claim or write off on your taxes. In this episode, Scott Carson talks with CPA and tax strategist, Ronnie Goode, about how he helps business owners and entrepreneurs with the "rhythm" of their numbers. Ronnie G...

Is note investing the right strategy for you in 2024? What have you done in the past? What are your long-term goals? How much time and money do you have to put to this niche strategy? These are just some of the questions that you need to ask yourself when you start considering the niche of note investing as your preferred real estate strategy for 2024! Scott Carson shares the different answers to...

The most important thing you can do as a new note investor is to start making offers. You've learned how to find note deals. You've learned how to fund them and you've learned what should be in your buy box. So now it's time to pull the trigger and start making offers! Don't be an educated idiot and not take action. The only way you will learn more is by applying what you've learned. In week four...

Once you've gotten through the finding of deals and raising capital coaching calls that we cover in Week 1 and Week 2, then you need to know what you are looking to buy. Knowing the type of assets that fit into your buy box, along with understanding what assets or notes to remove from the spreadsheets so that you aren't wasting your time or money. Scott shares why you want to focus just on the dea...

One of the best ways to get started as a real estate and note investor for small investors is to check out tax liens. Tax liens can be an awesome way to get your feet wet as a real estate investor where you end up making a great return or end up with the property depending on the state and situation. In this episode, Scott Carson talks with tax lien expert Cynthia Spirlin about her career and pass...