The Note Closers Show - The #1 Podcast for Note Investing

What is a sub-performing note? How do you determine the value and return on these types of deals? Scott Carson breaks down two sub-performing notes from the Land of Lincoln (Thank God they aren't in Chicago). He shares how he found them, the numbers, and the tale of the tape. Scott also discusses the potential returns on the different exit strategies from getting the borrowers back on track, evict...

Answering a Listener's Question on Working CA NOD Lists Have you heard these myths about working with California foreclosure lists? Myth 1: You can only work with big banks, not smaller lenders. Myth 2: It's impossible to find out who the lender is from the foreclosure list. Myth 3: Buying mortgage debt is a complicated process. I'll share the truth behind these myths, but first, let's dive into t...

WHY FIVE MINUTES A DAY TO PLANT SEEDS WILL HELP EXPONENTIALLY GROW YOUR REAL ESTATE INVESTING BUSINESS Johnny Appleseed was a revolutionary figure who changed the landscape of the Midwest by planting apple trees all across the country and helping settlers secure their homesteads. Most people don't know of this historical figure and how his daily activities and can-do attitude helped thousands. Wha...

From Fix-and-Flips to Note Investing: 5 Routes to Real Estate Riches Are you tired of feeling stuck and frustrated, trying to break into real estate investing? You may have been told that you need a lot of money saved up, great credit, or connections to even get started. But let's face it, those barriers can be disheartening and make you feel like real estate investing is out of reach. If you're n...

When The Bank Takes Back The Building: Navigating Foreclosures What if I told you that after a foreclosure, there's a surprising twist that could affect tenants, vendors, and even note investors? You won't believe the unexpected implications that come into play after the gavel falls. Stay tuned to find out how this foreclosure aftermath could turn the tables for everyone involved! In this episode,...

With the stock market in free-fall and Wall Street locking the doors or shutting down trading to Main Street investors, note investing should look much more inviting to you and me! However, some people would say that finding above-average returns is difficult to find in performing notes.   That's not the case in this Detroit, MI CFD that could yield an 18% ROI to a note buyer (if ev...

LinkedIn Hacks to Find More Deals and Funding Sources If you're feeling frustrated because you're not finding any deals or making enough money as a real estate investor, then you are not alone! Many investors struggle to generate leads and close deals, but the key to success may lie in a simple five-minute daily routine. Imagine turning those frustrating days into a steady stream of deals and prof...

Equity deals can often be difficult to make happen with market pricing being often at 80% of the legal balance and in states with longer foreclosure time frames. But that's not the case for nonperforming notes in Texas, where foreclosure is the fastest in the United States. In this specific Round Rock, Texas nonperforming note case study, Scott Carson breaks down and walks you through the possible...

Note Investing: Separating AI Fiction from Expert Facts Artificial Intelligence might be a hot topic, but even Big Brother gets wrong a large chunk of the time when it comes to researching the niche of note investing. We recently asked Google's AI about the Top 20 Questions Asked About Note Investing and what it returned with was some watered-down answers to the biggest questions. So I took t...

Does this sound familiar? You've been told to handle every aspect of your real estate business yourself, thinking you can do it better. But let's face it, things are falling through the cracks, and you're feeling overwhelmed and limited in your growth. It's time to admit that trying to do it all alone is not getting you the results you want. In this episode, you will be able to: Streamline your re...

Only You Can Save Owner Financing in Texas It's a sad day when a regulatory body in Texas is working against property and business owners to make it extremely difficult to get an owner-financing transaction done. That's what it going on right now with the Texas Savings & Mortgage Lending Department (which handles licensing issues for mortgage companies and loan officers) which is proposin...

Connecting the Dots: How to Track Down Hard-to-Find Borrowers Do you want to make informed investment decisions and find profitable note solutions? I'll be sharing the solution for achieving that result. Get ready to learn thorough due diligence techniques that will help you make profitable note investments. In this episode, you will be able to: Mastering Due Diligence: Discover proven techniques...

Being a successful real estate investor is NEVER just about looking at property and making offers. There are many more moving parts if you want to have a long and fruitful career as a note or real estate investor. Unfortunately, the mass the majority of wanna-be investors are doing the bare minimum when it comes to marketing their businesses which leads to minimal success. It's 2024 and you have t...

Entrepreneurship is a Leap of Faith: My 20-Year Journey from Employee to Business Owner If you're feeling the weight of constant setbacks and struggles in your entrepreneurial journey, then you are not alone! The hustle and grind may not be yielding the success you envisioned, leaving you questioning your decisions and wondering if you should have taken a different path. The pressure to meet finan...

Which states do you want to buy in over the next five years? More importantly, which states should you avoid like the plague if you are looking to buy (or sell) real estate between now and 2030? Most of these states won't be surprised as BankRate.com released an article listing the seven worst states to buy property according to realtors in those states. READ THE ARTICLE HERE! We even took it a st...

Earn Above Average Returns With Under $25K I know that many new investors struggle to do their first deal. They overthink the process and will often struggle with "overanalysis paralysis" when it comes to pulling the trigger. But you will learn more about investing in a niche by doing your first deal than you would if you took every class on the subject. The same is for note investi...

Protect Your Investment: Why Due Diligence is Critical When Buying Notes If you're feeling the frustration of not knowing where to go for comprehensive due diligence services in real estate investing, and you're tired of making costly mistakes, then you are not alone! In this episode, you will be able to: Uncover the hidden risks and opportunities with comprehensive real estate due diligence servi...

Join Our Elite Team of Hungry Note Buyers on a Summer Calling Spree Have you heard the myths about taking part in the 2024 Banking Blitzkrieg? Myth 1: You need to be an expert in the note business to participate. Myth 2: It's too time-consuming and requires a huge investment. Myth 3: You won't get any real value out of it. Want to know the truth? Stay tuned for the surprising reality behind the 20...

Surviving the Housing Crisis: Expert Advice You Need Hey, do you ever feel like you're putting in all the effort but not seeing the results you want? Maybe you've been told to take certain actions to get ahead, but they just don't seem to be working. It can be frustrating, right? You're not alone. Many real estate and mortgage professionals have been in your shoes, feeling the pain of working hard...

 If you are looking for performing or nonperforming notes in Texas, you will love this episode! Scott Carson shares how to get a list of licensed mortgage brokers and servicing companies doing business in Texas directly from the state Savings & Mortgage Lending department. This list includes company names, contact person, email, and phone numbers for the person in charge of licensing which...

I just got back from spending some time in Minnesota with my Mom to attend a celebration of the life of my aunt and uncle who recently passed. The minister shared a poem called "The Dash" about how we celebrate the lives of people (or the dash) between their births and deaths. It's been over 30 years since I visited the state where I was born and the amount of memories created and shared amongst m...

Why is note investing a lot like baseball and that national pastime? You don't have to be a fan of the diamond to understand that winning as a note investor is a team game and not a one-man band. Scott shares why you need a team to help you succeed and why it takes practice, patience, and striking out to become an expert note investor. He discusses why so many investors fail: they don't invest in...

Is Graceland really facing a May foreclosure auction or is it a case of mortgage fraud?   USA Today released an article talking about how a private Memphis lender is trying to foreclose on Elvis home by presenting a deed of trust for $3.8 Million that was supposedly lent to Lisa Marie back in 2018. With her death last year, the company is claiming that the loan was not paid back and...

You've heard that many distressed commercial properties are facing problems in the market, but how do the numbers compare when broken down by property type and their level of distress or maturity levels? That's where the CREDiQ monthly report on payment status comes into effect! Multifamily distress nearly DOUBLED in a month!!! from 3.7% to 7.2% READ THE FULL REPORT HERE! Most of it was due to a l...

Are you a real estate investor looking for distressed assets for you to buy to either flip or add to your rental portfolio? Then nonperforming notes might interest you. Scott breaks down a list of 188 nonperforming notes that combine vacant reverse mortgages and nonperforming first mortgages that are available for sale.   Scott shares how he came across this list of deals, what...