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

Short-term Rentals (STRs) are all the rage right now but they do come with their share of hurdles if you aren't careful. In this episode, Scott Carson talks with real estate investor and STR expert Lauren Keen Aumond about her strategies for success in this popular niche of real estate. Lauren Keen Aumond is a short-term rental host and landlord on the West Coast of Florida. She used real estate t...

You must introduce your kids to finance books at an early age. But it is quite a struggle to find the right book that won’t leave you and your kids baffled. Today, paving the gateway to simplifying investing for your child is Maya Corbic , the author of From Piggy Banks to Stock: The Ultimate Guide for a Young Investor . Maya brings her insights into how she financially educates children and the m...

Buying or selling a business requires an entirely new game. You are not just dealing with one thing; you are dealing with an entire entity—processes, systems, warts, and all. That is why you need a pro who can help you through the process, making sure that you know what to expect and how to take those transactions to your desired goal. Scott Carson sits down with business broker and advisor, David...

So many of us are looking for passive income. That's the thing that really unites us all. We're looking for passive income to leave our jobs, have a better life, or retire as early as we want to. But that’s not something that can be achieved by having a job. No matter how high your salary is, you will never be paid your full value and chances are you’ll be stuck working for other people. And that’...

The thought of retirement can be a scary subject for those who haven't taken the time to plan appropriately. Most people think that the idea of retirement might be out of the picture. But with some careful foresight and planning, you may be closer to retirement than you might think. That's what Dave Zaegel is all about. Dave is a retirement planner focused on minimizing taxes and maximizing income...

I only wish that more real estate agents understood the power of note investing. That's why when I find one who understands the power of paper, I'm excited to get them on the show. Today's episode is one of those examples. Matt Teifke has been a Texas real estate agent and investor for years with a focus in Austin and Corpus Christi (Scott's home area). They discuss Matt's new-found love of notes,...

Where Do You Find Notes? I was looking back at our catalog of content and realized that I haven't shared the top ways that we find note deals in some time. So I pulled out my presentation from the 20 Day Note Challenge we hosted two years ago and updated it for 2023! That's right! I'm sharing the Top 20 Ways To Find Notes ! Some sources will sound familiar and some will definitely be new for a lot...

Are you looking to buy your first performing or nonperforming note? You'll want to keep these things in mind as a new note buyer when buying your first note to avoid making mistakes as a new investor. Watch the original video HERE! Book a call with Scott HERE! Love the show?  Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Note Closers Show community today: WeCloseNotes.com The...

Can you buy your own mortgage from your lender? This is one of the #1 questions asked by new note investors. And while the answer all depends on who your lender is and if you are current or behind, Scott Carson shares when this option might actually be an option for you.   While it might be rare, there are some situations where the Note Guy has been able to help his students pu...

LinkedIn isn't just a network; it's a launchpad for building meaningful connections that fuel business growth. In this episode, Scott Carson joins Clifton Corbin , Wendie Veloz , Flint Jamison , and David Barnett to discuss how each person is using LinkedIn in their businesses. Together, they discuss how to build your network and nurture genuine connections on this platform, where quality is the n...

It's hard to believe that we've reached the 800th episode of the Note Closers Show. We've learned a ton over the six-plus years of producing the #1 podcast for note investors. This episode is dedicated to our fans, sponsors, staff, Stephanie, past guests, hosts who have had Scott on their shows, and the amazing individuals, events, and people along the way! Thank you for listening and we'll keep c...

Why is it that we struggle to get things done by ourselves when if we expanded our outreach and collaborated with others we would find success (and greater profits) faster? In this episode of the Note Closers Show, Scott Carson shares why we need to learn to collaborate more as real estate entrepreneurs to help us solve the problems that we face in our lives and business owners. He also discusses...

As someone who values financial growth and success, I wanted to personally extend an exclusive offer to you - a free ticket to the  Magnify Your Wealth Summit !   I've been collaborating closely with Aaron Young, the CEO of Laughlin Associates and the visionary behind the  Magnify Your Wealth Summit , for several years now. This event has consistently delivered exceptional value to...

What are surplus funds when it comes to tax sales and foreclosures? How does this happen and why is it important to know when you are investing in notes and real estate? In this episode, Scott Carson shares how to leverage foreclosures on both sides of the ball to maximize profits. Scott also shares why it is important to follow up with the county tax association to see if there is any t...

It seems that everyone is asking "When is the sky going to fall? Where is the wave of foreclosures that we were promised at?"   Well, I'm here to tell you that there isn't going to be a wave of foreclosures! The markets are different this time around and instead of a huge number of people being foreclosed on, you are going to see most of those distressed borrowers and property...

Have you seen the current movie Dumb Money which shares the story about how regular Main street investors took it to the big Wall Street hedge fund managers over the Game Stop stock a few years ago?  Well, ordinary investors like you and me have been getting the short stick from institutional investors for years, but if you are a note investor, you can tell Wall Street to go F themselves as y...

Do you need a lot of money or investment funds to get started as a note investor? The answer is no! You can often find quite a few profitable note deals for amounts under $25K if you know where to look. Scott shares one such deal that two of his coaching students have under contract for just $7,500. Scott shares the strategies and potential profits depending on which way the deal flows and how you...

Does this sound familiar? You've been told that climbing the corporate ladder is the only path to success, but deep down, you yearn for something more. However, despite your hard work and dedication, you're still feeling unfulfilled and stuck in a never-ending cycle. The pain of tirelessly chasing promotions and raises, only to find yourself longing for something different, is all too real. It's t...

Most new real estate investors find it difficult when it comes to raising capital from prospective investors. But if you have a process and can follow up (unlike most people), you're very likely to raise capital for your real estate deals. What do I say or ask them so I don't look like an idiot?  The answer to that question is pretty easy if are coachable and understand that it's more about f...

Most new real estate investors find it intimidating to talk with prospective investors to raise capital for their note or other real estate deals. What do I say or ask them so I don't look like an idiot? The answer to that question is pretty easy if are coachable and understand that it's more about asking questions an listening to the answers than looking like you know everything. But unfortunatel...

One of the top questions that I get from real estate investors is "How do you find distressed apartment loans?" The answer is pretty easy if you know where to look but you have to understand that just because you are buying the debt doesn't mean you are going to end up with the property and the cashflow. Finding the distressed deals is the first part and we use a couple of sources to find a list o...

There are plenty of nuances to note investing that make it a completely different asset class from traditional fix and flipping or land-lording. The only way to truly learn these differences is by taking the time to take a class and learn from someone more experienced. Trying to piece together a plan and all of the steps on note investing from YouTube or podcasts are great, but can dramatically ex...

So you've had your bid on a note accepted! Congratulations! Now you start performing due diligence and find out the deal is more of a dud. What do you do to cancel your bid without ending up with egg on your face and saving the relationship? In this episode, Scott Carson breaks down the best ways to cancel your bids without getting black-listed. Watch the video HERE! Book a call HERE! Love the sho...

One of the most stressful situations to be in is when you find it difficult to pay your mortgage on time. Financial hiccups happen to everyone at some point and with the current economic situation, more and more homeowners are struggling to pay their mortgage payments on time. What options do you have as a borrower? What should you do and not do when you find yourself unable to make...

You never know who is listening or watching your content. Everyone is a buyer, seller, or funding source and video has played a HUGE roll in all three phases of our note business. Scott Carson shares how one video of a property walk-through led to a friendship and a million-dollar source of notes and deals over the past decade. Scott shares why sharing your videos of your property and deals is the...