The Best Of Scott Carson - Mastering the Art of Note Investing

Are you tired of the "Three Ts" of real estate investing: Tenants, Toilets, and Termites? Welcome to The Best of Scott Carson , the ultimate audio library for real estate investors ready to graduate from being a landlord to becoming the bank. Curated from thousands of hours of content, this podcast serves as a definitive "Greatest Hits" collection from the mind of Scott Carson, the industry’s leading expert on the secondary mortgage market, as he appears on different podcasts and conferences. For years, Scott Carson (known globally as "The Note Guy") has dominated the distressed debt industry, teaching everyday investors how to purchase non-performing mortgages directly from banks and hedge funds at steep discounts. While the mainstream real estate world fights over overpriced fix-and-flips or low-margin rental properties, Scott’s listeners are learning to tap into the

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  Episode #293

  2026 REDnews Award Finalists Reveal the Secrets to CRE Growth and Relationship Building

  Aug 4, 202647 min

  What happens when three nominees for the REDnews Social Media Influencer of the Year Award jump on a call together? Absolute magic! In this special episode of The Note Closers Show , host Scott Carson is joined by fellow CRE award nominees Elke Laughlin (Principal at Laughlin Consulting Group) and Samy Soussan (Business Development at Madison Title & host of The CRE Connection Podcast ) . Instead of treating award nominations as a competition, this powerhouse trio comes together from a mindset of abundance and prosperity to share how authentic relationship-building, organic social media, and servant leadership drive massive success in commercial real estate! Detailed Episode Highlights The Power of the "Connector" Mindset: Why moving away from a scarcity mindset and operating from prosperity opens doors to untapped deal flow and lifelong partnerships. Elke Laughlin’s Organizational Insights: Leveraging behavioral sciences (DISC, motivators, driving forces) to build high-performing commercial brokerage teams and execute organizational change. Samy Susan’s #SUSANSelfie Strategy: How organic networking, authentic event coverage, and the "Always Be Connecting" (ABC) philosophy built a powerful CRE network. Overcoming Social Awkwardness in the Next Generation: Teaching younger professionals and interns how to put down their phones, network in person, and nurture long-term professional relationships. Emerging Commercial Real Estate Opportunities: Industrial Outdoor Storage (IOS): Why low-coverage urban infill dirt is exploding due to e-commerce and last-mile distribution demands. Distressed Note & Small Balance Commercial Debt: Sourcing direct-from-bank deals and finding value in non-performing assets. Fractional CRE Services: Introducing CREVA Collective to serve mid-sized CRE firms. AI & Future Tech in CRE: Implementing AI underwriting tools, hosting tech meetups, and using AI clones for 24/7 investor communication. If you want to grow your brand, close more deals, and build lasting connections in commercial real estate, this conversation is packed with actionable takeaways you can apply today! Connect with us on LinkedIn: Elke Laughlin: LinkedIn Samy Soussan: LinkedIn Scott Carson: LinkedIn Ready to take your note investing and real estate game to the next level? Book a Call with Scott: talkwithscottcarson.com Email Scott: scott@weclosenotes.com Go out, take some action, and we’ll see you at the top! Watch the Original VIDEO HERE! If you love what you are listening to, then make sure to check out the #1 podcast for note investors by listening to The Note Closers Show! LISTEN HERE! CHECK OUT OUR #1 YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE!

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  Episode #292

  Real Estate Note Investing Secrets: Flipping Bank Debt for Massive Cash Flow with Scott Carson (The Willpower Podcast)

  Jul 15, 202636 min

  Tired of fixing toilets, chasing down late rent, and fighting over overpriced retail listings? Welcome to the ultimate real estate plot twist. In this episode of the Willpower Podcast , host Will Holdren sits down with the man who cracked the code on institutional investing: Scott Carson, universally known as "The Note Guy." Scott didn't just survive the 2008 housing crash—he leveraged it to build a real estate empire, ultimately facilitating over $1 billion in distressed mortgage debt. Today, he pulls back the curtain on how to completely bypass the traditional landlord hustle and step into the most powerful role in the industry: the Lien Lord . If you are ready to stop buying physical bricks and start buying the actual bank debt at a staggering 50% to 80% discount, this high-octane conversation is your step-by-step blueprint to trading like Wall Street. 📌 Key Takeaways & Episode Highlights The 2008 Pivot: Scott explains how losing his job and managing six mortgage payments simultaneously during the financial crisis became the ultimate "apprenticeship" that forced him into the non-performing note market. Landlord vs. Lien Lord: Discover why nobody calls the bank when the AC stops working. Scott details the lifestyle and financial advantages of owning the debt stream rather than the physical property bricks. The Institutional Discount: Learn how banks clear non-performing loans off their balance sheets to unlock reserve capital, letting savvy note buyers purchase first-lien mortgages at 50¢ to 80¢ on the dollar. The 70/30 Rule of Defaulted Borrowers: Scott shares why roughly 70% of distressed homeowners in owner-occupied properties want to stay and work out a modified payment plan, paving the way for predictable double-digit cash-on-cash returns. Bypassing the Crowded Retail Market: Stop spending thousands on direct mail postcards, yellow letters, or competitive foreclosure auctions. Learn the art of "dialing for dollars" directly to asset managers to cherry-pick off-market spreadsheets. The Power of Infinite Returns: Scott breaks down how he structures 95% of his portfolio using OPM (Other People's Money), leveraging Self-Directed IRA funds to scale exponentially. Why compete for the property when you can own the bank that holds the keys? Scott Carson proves that true financial freedom isn't about collecting keys and managing tenants—it's about getting on the right side of the payment stream and controlling the debt. By targeting non-performing bank notes, you aren't just finding hidden, off-market real estate discounts; you are building a passive, high-yield cash flow machine fueled by institutional arbitrage. Stop playing the real estate game on hard mode. Head over to NoteWeekend.com to grab your free masterclass seat, learn how to flip the script on traditional investing, and start operating like the bank today! If you love what you are listening to, then make sure to check out the #1 podcast for note investors by listening to The Note Closers Show! LISTEN HERE! CHECK OUT OUR #1 YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE!

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  Episode #291

  From Distressed Debt to Passive Profits: Mastering Note Investing with Scott Carson

  Jul 6, 202650 min

  Are you tired of battling 500 other local investors over the same exhausted foreclosure lists? Sick of the middle-of-the-night emergency phone calls, expensive contractor delays, and tenant drama that come with traditional landlording? It is time to step out of the grind, put on your banker’s hat, and learn how to profitably rehab borrowers instead of houses. In this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing , host Jonathan Green sits down with industry legend Scott Carson , a 24-year real estate veteran and the founder of Austin-based WeCloseNotes.com Inc. Known across the industry as "The Note Guy," Scott pulls back the curtain on one of the most accessible yet overlooked niches in the business: buying non-performing residential mortgages directly from banks and hedge funds at massive discounts. Scott shares his incredible journey from being a broke, over-leveraged landlord during his early days in North Austin to building a note-buying powerhouse that has traded over a billion dollars in distressed debt. If you want to build true, reliable passive cash flow without ever swinging a hammer, this masterclass is for you. 📌 Key Takeaways From This Episode: The Power of Paper over Property: Why buying the mortgage note is often safer, more scalable, and significantly less crowded than traditional wholesaling or flipping. The Banker’s Margin: How banks leverage capital, why they willingly sell non-performing loans at 50 to 60 cents on the dollar, and how that massive discount gives you total negotiating leverage. The "Come to Jesus" Conversation: How Scott uses his own early-career experience with distress to build deep empathy, turning 70% of delinquent borrowers into profitable, reperforming homeowners. Why ARV Doesn’t Matter: The fatal mistakes rookie note buyers make by relying on speculative after-repair values instead of calculating strict "as-is" property valuations. Bypassing the Middlemen via LinkedIn: Forget public portals where deals go to die—learn the exact strategy to connect directly with bank asset managers and whole loan traders on LinkedIn. The Truth About the No-Go Zones: Why Scott completely avoids buying notes in tenant-friendly judicial markets like Chicago, Seattle, and Portland. The Infinite Exit Strategies: How to structure win-win loan modifications, short sales, or cash-for-keys agreements, and how to successfully pivot to foreclosure when a borrower refuses to play ball. 🚀 Ready to Get on the Right Side of the Payment Stream? Stop letting money flow out of your pockets and start tracking the residual income train. To learn the exact frameworks Scott uses to analyze hundreds of notes every single month, head over to WeCloseNotes.com to tune into his top-ranked podcast, The Note Closers Show . Ready to review live deals or discuss deploying capital? Book a direct strategy call at TalkWithScottCarson.com . If you enjoyed this masterclass on the sexy side of real estate, make sure to hit that subscribe button, leave us a glowing 5-star review, and share this episode with an investor ready to scale!  Watch the Original Video Here! If you love what you are listening to, then make sure to check out the #1 podcast for note investors by listening to The Note Closers Show! LISTEN HERE! CHECK OUT OUR #1 YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE!

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  Episode #290

  Turn Bad Debt Into Passive Cash Flow: Mastering Note Investing with Scott Carson (The REM Podcast)

  Jul 2, 202624 min

  Turn Bad Debt Into Passive Cash Flow: Mastering Note Investing with Scott Carson Welcome back to the Real Estate Masters Podcast , the ultimate playbook for those looking to scale their real estate businesses to seven figures and beyond! In this highly anticipated episode, we dive deep into a powerful, under-the-radar niche with a legendary investor who has survived and thrived in the industry for twenty-four years: Scott Carson . Known as "The Note Guy," Scott is the principal of WeCloseNotes.com Inc., and he joins us to share exactly how he transitioned from traditional real estate into buying distressed mortgages directly from banks and hedge funds. If you are tired of the constant tenant drama, predatory contractors, and the high marketing costs of direct-to-seller wholesaling or flipping, this conversation is an absolute game-changer. Scott pulls back the curtain on how to put on your "banker's hat" and profitably rehab borrowers instead of houses. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: The Single Secret to Longevity: Why consistent marketing and strategic follow-up are the ultimate dividing lines between real estate billionaires and failed investors. A "Distressed Borrower" Origin Story: Scott shares his early life hurdles, including a massive layoff and falling flat on his face with North Austin rental properties, which eventually guided him back to his banking roots. The Mechanics of Buying "Naughty Notes": A clear look at how banks leverage capital and why they willingly sell non-performing loans at deep discounts ($0.30 to $0.60 on the dollar) to free up required cash reserves. The Triple ROI Real Estate Math: How buying a $100,000 note for $50,000 transforms a standard 6% mortgage into a 12% cash-on-cash return, alongside the three distinct avenues of monetization. Why the Mainstream Overlooks Notes: How HGTV fantasy narratives and the struggle to understand intangible, out-of-state assets keep the note space beautifully uncrowded. Fatal Flaws of Rookie Note Buyers: Why relying on after-repair value (ARV) is a massive mistake, how to bid based on strict "as-is" valuations, and why you must market for private capital over hard money. Bypassing the Spoon-Fed Middlemen: How top-tier operators leverage LinkedIn directly to locate bank asset managers instead of relying on generic public listing websites. Redefining True Financial Success: Scott's take on building localized game plans and reverse-engineering the exact number of cash-flowing notes you need to claim absolute schedule freedom. The Day-One Rebuild Blueprint: Exactly how Scott would utilize micro-content on TikTok and YouTube alongside active email marketing to rebuild a 60,000-contact network from scratch today. Ready to Master the Power of Paper? Stop chasing the same tired foreclosure lists as 500 other local investors. It is time to think like a financial institution and tap into a recurring, predictable stream of asset lists sent straight to your inbox. To connect with Scott, dive into a library of millions of downloads across 1,100 episodes on The Note Closers Show podcast, or check out his leading YouTube training portal, visit WeCloseNotes.com (or jump directly over to WeCloseNotes.tv ). If you want to discuss capital deployment or need one-on-one strategy advice, you can book a direct strategy call on his calendar at TalkWithScottCarson.com . Do not forget to hit that subscribe button, leave a glowing five-star review, and share this episode with an investor looking to break out of the daily operations grind! Watch the Original Video HERE! If you love what you are listening to, then make sure to check out the #1 podcast for note investors by listening to The Note Closers Show! LISTEN HERE! CHECK OUT OUR #1 YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE!

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  Episode #289

  Be the Bank: How to Invest in the "Sexy Side" of Real Estate with Scott Carson: Wealth Independence Podcast

  Jul 1, 202637 min

  Be the Bank: How to Invest in the "Sexy Side" of Real Estate with Scott Carson Welcome back to another episode of the Wealth Independence Podcast , where Freedom Leads and Real Wealth Follows ! In this exciting episode—our very first guest interview—hosts Dustin Bailey and Adam Penn sit down with Scott Carson , a professional real estate investor, educator, and the principal of WeCloseNotes.com Inc. Known throughout the industry as "The Note Guy," Scott has bought over $1 billion in residential and commercial distressed debt from banks and hedge funds since launching his specialized strategy. If you have ever wanted to invest in real estate without dealing with tenants, toilets, or trash outs, this episode is your golden ticket. Scott pulls back the curtain on the power of paper, explaining how individual investors can step directly into the bank's shoes to generate incredible double-digit returns. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Introduction to Note Investing: How Scott transitioned from traditional real estate into buying distressed mortgages, commercial notes, and small-balance commercial debt. Why Banks Sell Debt at a Discount: The regulatory and financial reasons why traditional lenders prefer to take a "haircut" and sell non-performing loans off their balance sheets rather than endure lengthy foreclosure processes. The Math Behind the Yield: A breakdown of how buying a note at a steep discount (e.g., paying $50,000 for a $100,000 face-value note) drastically accelerates your effective cash-on-cash return when the borrower resumes payments. Rehab the Borrower, Not the Property: Scott’s core philosophy on performing due diligence, reading the "tea leaves" of loan servicing files, and successfully modifying terms to keep 70% of residential borrowers in their homes. The Power of Legal Clauses: How utilizing tools like the "right to collect rents" can completely shift the motivation of a defaulting commercial borrower. Tax Advantages of the Debt Side: A look at how debt forgiveness ($10.99-ing a borrower) can impact taxes, contrasted with the traditional tax implications of equity real estate. Unlocking Self-Directed IRAs: How to safely deploy dormant retirement funds into real estate notes using third-party custodians, while strictly adhering to crucial "arm's length" IRS rules. Defining True Independence: Scott shares his approach to reverse-engineering financial goals to build a lifestyle focused on happiness and freedom rather than just accumulating a random net worth number. Final Thoughts & Connect with Scott As Scott reminds us, if you are currently paying a mortgage, a car note, or student loans, you are already in the note business—you are just on the wrong side of the payment stream. It’s time to flip the script, take control of your financial future, and become the lender. To learn the absolute basics of how to find, flip, fund, and flow real estate notes, head over to NoteWeekend.com to grab Scott's completely free, comprehensive two-hour introductory video class. You can also explore his primary platform and student resources at WeCloseNotes.com . If you enjoyed learning about the passive power of note investing, please take a moment to hit the subscribe button, leave a five-star review, and share this episode with a friend ! Your support helps us bring more incredible financial pioneers onto the show. Until next time: Where freedom leads, real wealth follows! Watch The Original Video Here! If you love what you are listening to, then make sure to check out the #1 podcast for note investors by listening to The Note Closers Show! LISTEN HERE! CHECK OUT OUR #1 YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE!

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