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

Calling banking companies aimlessly is one of the most tedious tasks any investor face, but what if you can actually make this endeavor way easier? In this episode of the Note Closers Show, Scott Carson breaks down the easiest way to build a bank asset manager list by downloading the list of mortgage bankers, mortgage companies, and loan servicing companies doing business in Texas by checking out...

Most of the time, aspiring investors only look at the endgame, where they start to earn big and save big. However, the difficult part of building your network, understanding how the game is played, and learning the industry's ups and downs is totally neglected, which hinders them from hitting their home runs. In this episode of the Note Closers Show Podcast, Scott Carson discusses the need to buil...

Let’s be honest. Due diligence takes time. Yet, it is something that we must all do. How do you make the process efficient? Scott Carson talks with the founder of NoteProz.com , JD Bates, about his amazing product and how it helps all real estate investors with their up-front due diligence. They discuss what and how it pulls data in seconds in what used to take hours, the asset management and repo...

 Real estate investing truly opens up opportunities that allow you to leave a legacy. Many in the industry have, one way or another, walked a similar path as our guest—previously working an hourly job and eventually shifting into investing. Now, he has built a great life not only for himself but also for his family. Scott Carson talks with former truck driver turned real estate investor,  T...

Real estate can be a challenging industry to explore and understand at first, but once you have a good grasp of it, it can be the most rewarding. In this episode of the Note Closers Show, Scott Carson talks with the President and CEO of Century 21 Realty, Mike Miedler . Mike shares his rules for success and why his 121% rule is key to finding success in today's market. He also explains how Century...

What's the best entrepreneur mindset? Of course, it will always include achieving success and gaining better investments, but your passion must never be set aside. After all, reaching contentment is possible only if you are doing something you love. In this episode, Scott Carson interviews investment advisor Jesse Todisco from  46 & 2 Wealth Partners  about finding the balance in inv...

If you didn’t know yet, Scott Carson does a live stream of himself once a month at CallingBanks.com , where he spends four to five hours calling bank asset managers. On this episode of the Note Closers Show, Scott discusses some of the lessons learned from the different sessions that he has held over the past couple of months. He also shares some of the a-ha moments that students have shared with...

Ten years since its inception in 2010, the Hardest Hit Fund is finally going to end in December. What is the Hardest Hit Fund and why does it matter to note investors? In this episode of the Note Closers Show, Scott Carson discusses how the program works and which states are still offering this program for distressed borrowers. He also makes the case for why you don't want to focus on this program...

Many entrepreneurs get stuck with the question, “What do I need to do next?” Most especially in this uncertain environment of COVID-19, it has become harder and harder to foresee the next steps to growth. Good thing that in this episode, Scott Carson interviews someone who is known as America’s Business Alchemist,  Bill Prater . A business coach and consultant, Bill talks about the biggest th...

Everything stays on the Internet. In a world where everyone is on social media, there are so many unknown dangers that we need to be cautious of. Scott Carson sits down with social media marketing expert Stefanie LaHart  from Boomtown Marketing  to discuss the social sleuth happening. With her new book, The Winning Number , they talk about the dangers along with the advantages of using s...

Virtual summits are amazing opportunities to learn and have fun. On today’s podcast, Scott Carson interviews the Founder of Virtual Summits Software, Dr. Mark T Wade , about his Summit Talks Summit and how he is helping real estate and other entrepreneurs expand their reach and influence through virtual summits. Mark shares some of the things that he has learned from interviewing over 120 virtual...

Not all note exit strategies are created equal. While each of them may have their own merits, they can have different net effects on your fundability. In their monthly episode together, Scott Carson talks with Merrill Chandler  from GetFundable.com  about how the ten different exit strategies with notes affect the borrower's credit and FICO scores. They discuss everything from mortgage l...

Can you imagine the things you could do if you owned your own bank? It may not be that impossible now that we have an opportunity to bank on yourself sitting right under your nose. Joining Scott Carson to explain this to us is Mark Willis , a Certified Financial Planner at Lake Growth Financial Services and co-host of the Not Your Average Financial Podcast . In this conversation, you will learn ho...

Making the shift from being an employee to becoming a business owner requires not only a drastic change in the way you work, but more importantly in the way you think. All entrepreneurs have to undergo this process of building an entrepreneurial mindset and it is those who nail it who have the greater chance of success. Scott Carson talks about this with Hungarian entrepreneur and mindset coach, T...

Do you want to become a 10x10 pro, earning $10,000 a month in passive income? Then this episode is perfect for you. Scott Carson talks with long time real estate investor and speaker,  Bill Barnett , about this 10x10 model to create massive income, massive contribution, and massive fulfillment with your real estate investing. They also discuss the current market, the power of having Uncle Sam...

The year 2020 has not been the easiest for the most part. The real estate industry is not immune to all the negative energy going on with the politics, the pandemic, the unemployment, and all the other challenges. We can't help but think, is there a silver lining for the second half of the year? A lot of the craziness and chaos actually means opportunities. In this episode of the Note Closers Show...

With all the crazy things happening right now, it is not anymore a surprise to find ourselves in a massive financial institution pivot. Yet, not many people are catching on. In this episode, Scott Carson is joined by our regular credit Messiah,  Merrill Chandler  from  Get Fundable , to talk about how to leverage bank lines of credit for higher returns. Merrill shares how banks are...

Nothing beats good customer experience in promoting your business. When customers feel that they are being taken care of by a company, they tend to generate repeat business and referrals. However, customer experience isn’t just a buzzword. It is a whole system in itself with a number of moving parts. In this episode, Scott Carson interviews customer experience and service expert and bestselling au...

There’s an inside joke in professional football that NFL stands for “not for long” because when the time comes for you to become an indefinite free agent, you definitely have to start thinking about how to pay your bills and feed your family. For offensive tackle  Willie Smith , the solution was in professional real estate investing. Starting in residential properties, Willie shifted to comme...

One of the most powerful things that you will develop as an entrepreneur is your personal brand and what you're focused on. Scott Carson’s special guest today, Chris Hines , is the host of the Personal Branding Playbook and the creator of The Milestone System . He's been podcasting and developing brands for over six plus. Today, they discuss The Milestone System and how you should not only build y...

Louisiana is one of the states that are most badly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the real estate market has really felt the brunt of the crisis. With the current rate of foreclosures – among the highest in the nation – short sale deals are starting to increase, but many investors are backing out because of market uncertainty and high rates of delinquency and forbearances. Scott Carson get...

If you’re looking for a real estate market that is doing quite well despite the pandemic, Austin, Texas is way up there on the list. With relatively low unemployment and default rates compared to other major cities, and a skyrocketing demand for real estate, Austin is a good place to invest. Scott Carson treats us with a peek of the hard money lending and market statistics of this real estate hotb...

One of the great struggles among investors and entrepreneurs is getting to the good side of banks so they can be funded. It’s time to remove that barrier and get the lines of credit you need now. In this interesting discussion, Scott Carson interviews  Merrill Chandler  from  Get Fundable  about how he and his team are helping real estate investors and entrepreneurs secure busi...

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to leave behind our old ways and adapt to the new environment. Those who fail at doing this may find themselves getting drowned out of the market. It is time to pivot your business. In this episode, Scott Carson talks with  Aaron Young  from  Laughlin Associates  about some of the items that business owners and entrepreneurs have to start doi...

World-famous for its delicious cheesesteaks, Philadelphia has reopened after its momentary pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Philadelphia, colloquially known as Philly, is the largest city in the US state of Pennsylvania. On today’s podcast, Scott Carson talks with realtors Matt Tallent and Jesse Johnston about the Philadelphia real estate investor market. Matt and Jesse are the co-hosts of...