On this episode of the Note Closers Show, Scott Carson shares why note investors might find some great deals with reverse mortgages. Scott shares what a reverse mortgage is and why they are more a real estate play than a note play. He also shares what you need to look out for with your due diligence and why you need to be picky about where you buy them at. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Note Closers Show community today: WeCloseNotes.com The Note Closers...
Nov 02, 2022•20 min
When raising capital, you do not always need a long list or a huge variety of self-directed IRA investors. Sometimes, you can reach out even to a limited database and make them get in touch with you instead. On this episode of the Note Closers Show Podcast, Scott Carson shares an episode of his Money Monday coaching call from his WCN Crew members, where he and Larry Hoffman outline their step-by-step process for finding, contacting, and converting self-directed IRA investors found on the county ...
Nov 01, 2022•42 min•Ep. 708
On this episode of the Note Closers Show, Scott Carson shares with his listeners about a special 2-day, a private money-raising event hosted by Mike Fritz and Kris Haskins called the Private Money Mastery. Are you struggling to raise private capital for your deals? Are you having a tough time talking with potential funding sources about your deal and the benefits of being a private lender? Are you looking for tools, tips, and tactics from the best capital-raising investors in the business? Then ...
Oct 27, 2022•8 min
These past few years, the number of young people who are still financially dependent on their parents has been steadily rising. Even though they are off to college or doing side jobs, they continue to be on the payroll of their mothers and fathers. Scott Carson interviews financial expert, journalist, anchor, and CFP Bobbi Rebell about her newest book, Launching Financial Grownups. She presents practical advice for parents on guiding their children to be more confident handling cash. Bobbi expla...
Oct 27, 2022•34 min•Ep. 706
On this episode of the Note Closers Show, Scott Carson discusses why wholesaling real estate is not a long-term investment strategy that builds wealth. Scott shares why investors often want to start out wholesaling but shoot themselves in the foot by not marketing for capital instead of wholesale buyers. He also shares why wholesalers make the least amount on a deal and pay the most in taxes when compared to your buy-and-hold buyers who are actually buying the note or property and are into the d...
Oct 26, 2022•15 min
We fall prey to the false things we hear in the credit markets today, especially new note investors. But what can you do to improve your market and get business credit? On this episode of the Note Closers Show (taken from the July Virtual Note Buying Workshop), Scott Carson talks with Merrill Chandler from GetFundable.com about the different ways to leverage your personal and business credit to maximize returns. Merrill shares different myths about credit and why you need to know the new rules o...
Oct 25, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 705
There are a lot of different perspectives on investing, and it matters how you do it, what you do, and why. In this episode, Scott Carson interviews the founder of Vyzer , Litan Yahav , about what inspired the company's founding, his passion for passive and active real estate investing, disrupting the world diamond exchange, and what makes for a good passive investment to invest in. Litan excels in his field because he finds solutions for real problems that he, as an investor, goes through. Lear...
Oct 24, 2022•32 min•Ep. 707
On this episode of the Note Closers Show Scott shares his strategy for finding owner-financed notes to buy from sellers. He also shares his dislike of how the note industry basically only teaches note buyers to target note holders via direct mail instead of marketing like it is in the 21st century. Scott shares the easy marketing strategy that he and his students use to find deals without the overhead of direct mail and why marketing to the masses results in more deals than the low results of di...
Oct 21, 2022•13 min
We see so many changes in the mortgage markets that it can be tough to keep up. Fortunately, Scott Carson has not only one but two guests who can provide us with a great view of the residential and commercial lending markets. On this episode, Scott interviews Krystle Moore and Kenny Simpson from the Get In the Cashflow Game podcast. They are both lending experts with more than nineteen years of lending experience. Krystle and Kenny share their insights into the current mortgage markets, where th...
Oct 20, 2022•50 min•Ep. 704
In this episode of the Note Closers Show, Scott Carson breaks down what to do when you find out a note is advertised as a performing note but turns out to be sub-performing or nonperforming. Scott outlines what to look for as payment history, taxes owed, insurance being paid, servicing, and collateral doesn't turn out to be what you expected during your due diligence period prior to closing. Scott also shares why it is important to push back from the table or to reduce your bid based on the incr...
Oct 19, 2022•14 min
Mistakes are possible, especially when you are a first-time note investor—many don't want to take risks for fear of making mistakes and losing a sum of money. But you don't have to let fear stand between you and success. In this episode of the Note Closers Show Podcast, Scott Carson shares the five common mistakes new note investors make when diving into nonperforming notes. In this industry where buyers and sellers change, you have to constantly buy and keep track of what's going on in the indu...
Oct 18, 2022•30 min•Ep. 703
In this episode of the Note Closers Show, Scott Carson breaks down some of the easier ways to slice up the different lists of notes you get in to find the assets that you want to spend your time on. He shares why every asset isn't a deal and how to eliminate the "dud deals" like a Jim Belushi samurai warrior. To book a call with Scott to discuss slicing and dicing a tape that you have in, book a spot at http://TalkWithScottCarson.com. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How...
Oct 17, 2022•21 min
In this episode, Scott Carson discusses the importance of why you need to share your message across your different social media profiles so that your audience knows what your focus is. Scott shares why it is important to do this on a regular basis as our network and tribe grow. If you want potential clients and lead sources to know what you do and to think of you when a deal comes across their desk, then you have to share your story. When was the last time that you shared? Scott shares an exampl...
Oct 14, 2022•11 min
Are you looking to start investing in notes? In this episode, Scott Carson shares what he would focus on first if he had to start as a new note investor in 2022. He discusses the need to approach note investing with a fresh mind and realize it's a different niche of real estate investing compared to being a landlord, fix and flipper, realtor, or mortgage broker. Finding and funding are the two most significant steps to your financial independence. Buckle down on the education side, learning as m...
Oct 13, 2022•22 min•Ep. 702
In this episode, Scott discusses how many investors and entrepreneurs, both new and experienced, struggle with the fear associated with imposter syndrome. Scott shares why it is normal to feel "not good enough" to find success and some of the ways and tools that he and his successful peers have used to break through the mental blocks to find success. It's important to know when you are dealing with feeling this way and why the only cure is to take action. Embrace your inner Stuart Smalley and sa...
Oct 12, 2022•13 min
If you are a mortgage professional (loan officer, broker, servicer, or processor) who finds yourself on the wrong side of the employment line, this might be the most important video you will watch this year! In this episode of the Note Closers Show, Scott Carson discusses why mortgage professionals are a perfect fit for note investors. Scott shares his past experience as a mortgage banker and what he experienced in 2008 when he left the mortgage origination side of banking and lending and pivote...
Oct 11, 2022•18 min•Ep. 701
On this episode, Scott Carson shares some of the new and upcoming attractions to the Note Closers Show Podcast. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Note Closers Show community today: WeCloseNotes.com The Note Closers Show Facebook The Note Closers Show Twitter Scott Carson LinkedIn The Note Closers Show YouTube The Note Closers Show Vimeo The Note Closers Show Instagram We Close Notes Pinterest...
Oct 11, 2022•3 min
Scott Carson shares how he plans his week's worth of marketing for deals by automating 90% of the process. He uses OctopusCRM.io to connect with 20-100 new LinkedIn contacts Monday- Friday that only takes him 5 minutes each morning to start. Monday is other Note Investors. Tuesday is Special Asset Managers. Wednesday is Whole Loan Traders. Thursday is Secondary Marketing Managers. Friday is SDIRA Investors or Real Estate Podcast Hosts to get help him get his word out by speaking. He also shares ...
Oct 10, 2022•10 min
If somebody has bought one note, very rarely are they only going to buy one. This is why finding past and present note buyers and sellers can really help you land more deals. In this episode of the Note Closers Show, Scott Carson shares three different ways to find past and present note buyers and sellers. He also shares how he and his coaching students are leveraging county records, past note lists, LinkedIn, and note platforms to find individual deals that lead to larger lists of note deals. J...
Jul 28, 2022•28 min•Ep. 700
As anyone in the real estate industry will tell you, due diligence is critical when making investments. In this episode, Scott Carson talks with Dickie Baldwin from Baldwin Advisory Group (BAG) about the different services that they offer real estate investors when it comes to performing due diligence on their real estate investments. Dickie shares the different vendors, products, pricing, and timelines for ordering services and products from BAG. This episode is taken from the recent Due Dilige...
Jul 26, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 699
Many people think of stocks and bonds when investing, but some options can be just as lucrative. One such option is investing in notes. In the Note Closers Show Podcast episode, Scott Carson sits down with note investor Scott Slackter . Slackter shares his journey as a note investor and how he started by finding and brokering owner-financed notes. He also shares his passion for finding performing notes and arbitraging those deals with his investors. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and sh...
Jul 21, 2022•42 min•Ep. 698
Establishing relationships is good for business growth because it allows you to build trust, show your commitment, and prove your credibility. In this episode of the Note Closers Show, Scott talks with Pablo Gonzalez about the power of building revenue through creating relationships with your clients and community. Pablo is the inventor of the Relationship Flywheel™️, host of the B2B Community Builder and Not Your Average Investor Shows, and Co-Founder of Be The Stage . While creating and nurtur...
Jul 19, 2022•39 min•Ep. 697
What does hotel investing look like? One of the big differences between multi-family and hotels is hotels is a business and no longer real estate. It sits on real estate, but you're buying a business. On this episode of the Note Closers Show Podcast, Scott Carson interviews real estate investor Michael Stohler about his love of investing in hotel deals. He then shares the difference between the multifamily and hotel spaces. Hotels are one of the most distressed asset classes out there, but there...
Jul 14, 2022•39 min•Ep. 696
What does it mean to be a beacon of leadership in today's world? On this episode of the Note Closers Show, Scott Carson sits down with fellow podcaster and author Chris Voss. Chris talks about his new book, Beacons of Leadership . Chris shares why he wrote the book and why the principles he wrote about are something everybody needs to know and implement. Tune in and learn how you can be a beacon of leadership in your industry! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join ...
Jul 12, 2022•38 min•Ep. 694
Loan servicing transfers can take longer than expected. For this reason, it is in your best interest to send out your own Hello Letters to speed up contact instead of waiting for the seller's servicing company to send out their Goodbye Letters. On this episode of the Note Closers Show Podcast Scott shares his strategy for speeding up right party contact with new nonperforming borrowers on new note purchases. He shares why this process has helped convert 65% of distressed borrowers to a performin...
Jul 07, 2022•23 min•Ep. 693
Larry Hoffman is a software developer who is looking to break into note investing. He recently took a one-on-one coaching program at WCN. Now, he's more confident as a note investor and was able to raise a couple hundred thousand dollars in private funds. Now, Larry is the owner of LJH Investments LLC , a real estate investment firm that specializes in buying and selling distressed assets. Join Scott Carson as he talks with his student, Larry about his journey as a real estate and note investor....
Jul 05, 2022•25 min•Ep. 692
If you want to build your brand, you have to be communicating the right people. You need to be able to find your niche. If you're all about the notes industry, talk about notes. Only then will people understand where you're coming from because they are your niche. It's important to be with them along their customer journey so that you can add some value. Join Scott Carson as he talks with marketing leader and co-founder of Scalta , Alejandra Slatapolsky about the correct and incorrect ways to bu...
Jun 30, 2022•41 min•Ep. 691
If you look at the news today, it's clear that you are having your hard-earned dollar pulled away. The banks are literally robbing you and you're just sitting there smiling as they do it. But that's not the end of the world. You can still go out there and do something about it. In this episode of the Note Closers Show, Scott Carson breaks down how banks and Wall Street are robbing Americans of their savings and hard-earned money. He discusses the arbitrage between banks offering low yield, "high...
Jun 28, 2022•27 min•Ep. 690
What should you be doing to boost your real estate investing this 2022? Scott Carson has the answers for you. In this episode, Scott lists down the top three things all real estate investors need to be focusing on to find and fund more deals this year. He discusses the need to Market More, Follow-Up, and Embrace Video to set you apart from other investors. It’s never too late to start upping your game. Don’t miss out on practical advice to help you grow your business, and tune in for more tips t...
Jun 22, 2022•42 min•Ep. 689
Scott Carson talks with Sarah Sullivan from Sugo Capital about her passion for helping investors along with her two-week Confident Investor Summit that you can grab a FREE ticket to at http://theconfidentinvestorsummit.com/sc. Sarah Sullivan is the founder and owner of SuGo Capital, an investment company that connects investors to strong passive income via real estate. SuGo Capital consistently offers hands off investment opportunities available for both accredited and non-accredited investors. ...
Mar 26, 2022•26 min•Ep. 695
