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

Stop Chasing Vendors and Start Closing Deals Are you tired of spending more time vetting vendors than you do analyzing deals? In the fast-moving 2026 real estate market, your success is defined by the strength of your team and the speed of your due diligence. Whether you are closing your first note or managing a portfolio of hundreds, having a reliable "boots on the ground" network is the differen...

Your Opportunity to Become the Bank We've got an exclusive look at a fresh "cherry-pickable" tape featuring 47 unique assets across the country. If you’ve been looking for a way to put "lazy" assets to work or grow your Self-Directed IRA (SDIRA) with double-digit returns, this is the breakdown you’ve been waiting for. We aren't just looking at spreadsheets; we are diving into the actual photos, ne...

The Rise of the Accidental Landlord: Turning Market Stalls into Strategic Wins What do you do when you’ve got a property for sale that simply won’t move? Maybe you’ve taken a new job, moved for family reasons, or are facing a financial shift, but you’re unwilling to slash your price by tens of thousands of dollars. If this sounds familiar, you aren’t alone—you are likely becoming an "accidental la...

Stop Chasing Algorithms and Start Answering Questions: The New Era of Content Marketing In an era where traditional advertising costs are skyrocketing, and organic social media reach is plummeting to less than 2%, how does a small business owner or real estate investor stand out? The "old way"—dumping thousands of dollars into Google Ads or mindlessly boosting Facebook posts—is increasingly result...

Are you tired of the "dark side" of real estate—dealing with toilets, tenants, and trash? In this episode, Scott Carson, "The Note Guy," pulls back the curtain on a real-world case study in Texarkana to show you how to become the bank, not the landlord. We dive deep into a performing note deal on a $65,000 property that delivers a staggering 16% return—or even an infinite return if you know how to...

Are you tired of chasing the same tired foreclosure lists that every other investor in town is already cold-calling? In today’s market of chaos and distressed debt, the real "Monopoly" winners aren't just collecting $200 for passing Go—they are finding the deals six to twelve months before they ever hit the public radar. In this episode, Scott Carson pulls back the curtain on a massive influx of d...

Navigating the Wild West of Texas Note Deals: Red Flags & Real Returns Have you ever been sent a deal that looks too good to be true, or perhaps just a little... "off"? In this special edition of Note Night in America , we’re pulling back the curtain on a recent tape of 76 performing Texas notes. While the high interest rates and rural charm might catch your eye, the real story lies in the due...

Stop Chasing "Dead Wood": The Modern Strategy for Real Estate Note Investing The real estate market is shifting, and for note investors, the old ways of finding deals are quickly becoming obsolete. In this episode of Note Night in America , Scott Carson dives deep into why most investors are struggling to find quality owner-financed notes and, more importantly, how to pivot toward a 21st-century m...

The Secret Weapon for Scaling Your Real Estate Business Are you a "solopreneur" working a demanding nine-to-five while trying to build a real estate empire in the margins of your day? Most part-time investors find that marketing and due diligence are the first things to fall off the plate when they get home exhausted at 6:00 PM. But if you want to reach six figures in your first year, you cannot k...

Whether you are a seasoned real estate pro or a newcomer looking for a high-yield entry point, nonperforming notes (NPNs) offer a unique "backdoor" to property ownership. In a recent episode of the Note Closers Show , Hold or Sell Edition , note expert Scott Carson broke down a prime opportunity in New Bern, North Carolina, involving a single-family home with massive upside. With a foreclosure dat...

Stop Being Scared: Why Mistakes Are Your Secret Weapon in Note Investing Let’s be real: the fear of "screwing up" is the number one killer of real estate dreams. We’ve all heard those "gurus" on stage claiming that if you make one wrong move, you’ll be blacklisted forever. It’s intimidating, it’s stressful, and frankly, it’s total nonsense. In the world of note investing, perfection isn't just unn...

Mastering the Tape: Strategies for High-Volume Note Investing Welcome to a special edition of Note Night in America! It is hard to believe that 2026 is already nearly a sixth of the way through. Time flies when deals are crossing your plate, and tonight we are diving deep into a massive new "tape" of 1,317 owner-financed notes that just hit the market. Whether you are a seasoned pro or just gettin...

Maximize Your Reach: The Power of Repurposing Content In this episode, Scott Carson breaks down the "Rinse and Repeat" method, a marketing strategy used by global giants like McDonald's to stay top-of-mind with their audience. Many investors make the mistake of "one and done" marketing—posting a video or sending a letter once and giving up when they don't see immediate results. Scott argues that t...

In this episode of the Note Closer Show , host Scott Carson sits down with real estate veteran Felipe Soares to dissect the realities of the 2026 fix-and-flip market. With over 18 years of experience and more than 400 rehabs under his belt, Soares provides a masterclass in transitioning from wholesaling to high-volume rehabbing without using your own capital. The Anatomy of a Successful Flip Soare...

Unlocking Wealth: Why 2026 is the Year of the "Lien Lord" Are you tired of the "Three Ts" of real estate—Toilets, Tenants, and Trash outs? In a market where traditional deals are drying up and competition is fierce, seasoned investor Scott Carson is showing both new and experienced investors how to stop being a landlord and start being the bank. Welcome to the world of note investing, where you ca...

The Tale of Two Tapes: Unlocking Profits in the Note Investing Market In the world of real estate, there are those who chase physical property, and then there are the "gentle note investors" who look for the hidden gold within the paper. Channeling a bit of Charles Dickens—and perhaps a touch of Bridgerton —Scott Carson recently took to the airwaves for "Note Night in America" to break down two di...

The Ultimate Marketing Safety Net: Why You Don't Own Your Audience In the fast-paced world of 2026, many entrepreneurs are making a fatal mistake: they are building their entire business on "rented land". Whether you are a note investor, a realtor, or a fix-and-flipper, the reality is that we are all in the marketing business first. If your primary way of reaching clients is through a free platfor...

Your Note Investing Super Bowl: Build a Dream Team to Dominate 2026! Alright, everybody! Scott Carson here, ready to tackle a crucial topic that's been lighting up my phone: building your ultimate note investing dream team. With the Super Bowl on the horizon, it's the perfect analogy – you wouldn't put a quarterback at nose tackle, right? The same goes for real estate. You can't be a solo-preneur,...

Arizona's Legislative Shenanigans: Why HB2486 is a Disaster for Distressed Real Estate Gather 'round, folks, because Arizona just dropped a legislative bombshell that's so pants-on-fire ridiculous, it makes my hair hurt. We're talking about HB2486 , a bill so aggressively anti-investor it’s practically a blueprint for how not to help distressed homeowners. And let me be crystal clear: this isn't j...

Alright, everybody! Scott Carson here, ready to dive into a unique opportunity that just landed on my desk: a new list of 50 "early buyout" notes! These aren't just any non-performing notes; they come with detailed servicing notes from the original lender outlining their attempts to get borrowers back on track, from trial payment plans to FHA loan modifications. It’s like getting a cheat sheet for...

Welcome to the new era of real estate investing. If you’ve been following the market lately, you know the old rules are changing. Values are shifting, mortgage defaults are ticking upward, and traditional "fix-and-flip" or rental strategies are becoming harder to scale. I’m Scott Carson from WeCloseNotes.com, and I’ve spent years helping thousands of investors transition from the headaches of phys...

Welcome to this episode of the Monday Money Coaching Call. Look, it is absolutely freezing here in Austin, Texas. We are talking 18 degrees, which basically means the entire state shuts down because—let’s be honest—nobody here knows how to drive on ice. So, while the roads are slick, we are chilling inside where the coffee is hot, and the deals are even hotter. If you missed our massive livestream...

Good morning, afternoon, and good evening, investor! Scott Carson here, ready to tackle the burning questions in the note investing world. I went straight to the source – Google's Gemini AI – and asked for the 20 most frequently asked questions by note investors . And let me tell you, AI did not disappoint! Since so many new folks want to jump into the "sexy side of real estate," I'm breaking down...

Good morning, afternoon, and evening, everybody! Scott Carson here, still shaking off the flu but fired up to drop some serious knowledge. Remember those 4,200 distressed notes we talked about last week? Well, a fresh list of 3,000 more notes just landed on my desk – assets that didn't get bids the first time around! This isn't just about the deals (though there are plenty of cherry-pickable non-p...

Good morning, afternoon, and good evening, investors! Scott Carson here, and if this episode hits a little hard, it's coming from a place of tough love! For too long, I've seen too many of you out there with "limited funds" (a thousand bucks, $18,000, or even zero!) trying to squeeze a square peg into a round hole, hoping a partial note deal will magically appear. Newsflash: a thousand bucks won't...