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

Scott Carson
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Explore the world of real estate note investing and gain insights into controlling real estate at huge discounts! Are you a real estate investor or entrepreneur looking to expand your knowledge in the market? Welcome to "The Note Closers Show Podcast," a podcast dedicated to real estate investing, with a focus on note investing. Join your host, Scott Carson, a seasoned investor with experience in real estate and note investing. This podcast aims to provide a comprehensive look at buying, selling, and managing mortgage notes and paper assets. What You'll Learn & Who You'll Meet: Distressed Asset Insights: Learn about buying non-performing and performing notes from various sources and how this relates to controlling properties.Expert Interviews: Scott features discussions with industry experts, including attorneys, loan servicers, title experts, vendors, and successful individuals in the field.Actionable Strategies: Gain insights into finding deals, performing due diligence, negotiating, creative financing techniques, and potentially maximizing returns.Beyond the Notes: The show also delves into entrepreneurial skills such as marketing, raising capital, business systems, and the mindset needed for success in various market conditions.Inspiration & Entertainment: Listen to engaging conversations with diverse guests who share their journeys.Why Tune In? Whether you're new to real estate investing or have experience, Scott aims to provide knowledge and clarity to help you in your endeavors. The content is presented with a focus on finding opportunities. Join the Community: Listen to new episodes weekly across major podcast platforms and watch on YouTube.Find free resources and a schedule of events and training at www.WeCloseNotes.com.Learn more about potential coaching opportunities by booking a call at www.TalkWithScottCarson.com. Subscribe now to explore real estate note investing! Scott also brings in experts in marketing, entrepreneurship, business, and mindset to help his audience in the day-to-day grind of being a business owner, investor and entrepreneur. With over a decade of experience as the “Note Guy” Scott has invested in all types of note investments. Ranging from residential assets on an individual or large bulk basis to commercial notes in each asset class, Scott has the connections and knowledge to help his students take down all property types. If you have an appetite to grow your business from single family homes to multifamily, self-storage, mobile home parks, mixed-use, strip malls or other asset classes, Scott brings on the experts in these different fields to help give you guidance and clarity as a note and real estate investor to find success at your own pace. The Note Closers Show also features a variety of different experts and vendors, ranging from attorneys, servicing companies, special servicing experts, title experts, and other real estate professionals to help you organize your own note business and have the best possible team of professionals at your disposal. Along with these experts, Scott also spends time identifying market and deal opportunities across the multiple facets of the note and paper industry. Scott also realizes that work isn’t everything to an entrepreneur, and that’s why he also mixes in the occasionally mindset expert and guest wild card to keep his shows content fresh and relevant in today’s everchanging investment environment. It’s common for Scott to add an award-winning personality, athlete or podcaster to the stellar lineup of guests who might make a surprise appearance on the podcast. Scott’s willingness to be an open book and share the different facets of his business, life, and journey and his ability to use humor (and his sound effects) will keep you coming back again and again.

  1. 5h ago

    How to Make BIG Passive Returns Investing in Hard Money Loans

    Are your investment dollars sitting idle in a self-directed IRA or low-yield account while inflation eats away at your buying power? In this episode of The Note Closers Show, Scott Carson sits down with members of the WCN community to reveal a massive opportunity in short-term performing paper. A seasoned, 20-year veteran of the real estate industry—and former operator of one of the largest "We Buy Ugly Houses" franchises in Dallas—is recapitalizing his $15 million hard money lending portfolio by offering investors access to double-digit performing notes across 15 states! Discover how you can step into fully originated, double-digit performing first-lien notes with loan amounts ranging from $50,000 to over $300,000. Scott breaks down why these 12-month interest-only loans offer the ultimate sweet spot for investors who want short-term capital velocity without locking up funds for 30 years or managing property rehabs. Learn how the originating lender retains all ongoing loan servicing, manages draw holdbacks, monitors photo updates, and handles any necessary downside enforcement so you can sit back and collect true passive cash flow. Scott also walks you through the power of capital arbitrage. Learn how to raise private money at 7% or 8% to fund 12% performing paper, locking in an infinite rate of return on the spread while putting lazy capital to work. From analyzing borrower experience levels and 70% LTV buffers to navigating fast-foreclosure states like Texas, Georgia, and North Carolina, this episode is your complete blueprint for high-yield, short-term note investing. Key Topics Covered in This Episode:Inside a $15M Performing Tape: Why a veteran hard money lender is selling off double-digit paper to recapitalize and expand loan originations. The Power of Short-Term Notes: Why 1-year interest-only loans provide maximum flexibility and capital velocity for self-directed IRA investors. Built-In Downside Risk Protection: How a 70% LTV threshold, strict borrower skin-in-the-game, and repair holdbacks safeguard your principal. True Passive Loan Servicing: How the originator handles interest collections, draw disbursements, photo updates, and borrower monitoring. The Spread Arbitrage Strategy: How to raise private investor capital at 7–8% to fund 12%+ notes, creating an infinite rate of return. Evaluating Borrower Risk: How to analyze borrower experience levels, loan maturities, and regional market liquidity across Texas, Ohio, and North Carolina. Fast-Track Foreclosure Protection: Leveraging non-owner-occupied business loans and fast-foreclosure legal frameworks in top target states. Ready to get your lazy assets off the bench and generating real yield? Stop waiting for the perfect deal and start putting your money to work today! Watch the full episode, examine the numbers, and register for our upcoming 2-Day Virtual Note Buying Workshop at NoteBuyingForDummies.com to master the note business from the ground up! Watch the Original VIDEO HERE! Book a Call With Scott HERE! Sign up for the next FREE One-Day Note Class HERE! Sign up for the WCN Membership HERE! Sign up for the next Note Buying For Dummies Workshop HERE! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Note Closers Show community today: WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

    How to Make BIG Passive Returns Investing in Hard Money Loans

  2. 1d ago

    Six-Figure Foreclosure Flip: How to Partner with SDIRA Investors For BIG Profits

    Ever wanted to pull a six-figure profit out of a property without ever swinging a hammer, dealing with a tenant, or managing a single contractor? Welcome to the lucrative world of Texas reverse mortgage note investing. In this episode of 50 Note Deals in 50 Days, host Scott Carson breaks down a fascinating, real-time case study on a Texas reverse mortgage (HECM) foreclosure deal currently sitting on his desk. Scott walks you step-by-step through a non-performing loan on a vacant, highly equity-rich property in Wichita Falls, Texas. You will learn how buying the debt—instead of the physical real estate—allows you to structure a deal that can yield a massive 80% annualized ROI in a fast foreclosure state like Texas, or convert into an REO with a potential $113,000+ net profit. Whether you want to invest your own capital or learn how to leverage OPM (Other People's Money) using Self-Directed IRAs for infinite returns, this episode lays out the exact underwriting, numbers, and exit strategies you need to know. 📌 Key Takeaways & Detailed BreakdownThe Asset Overview: A spacious, updated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom, 2,630-square-foot home built in 1959, situated on nearly half an acre (0.4 acres) in Wichita Falls, Texas. The HECM (Reverse Mortgage) Scenario: The previous borrower has been deceased for two years, leaving the home vacant with a significant cushion of equity. Because it is a reverse mortgage, there is no chance of a workout with the borrower—meaning foreclosure is the definitive path forward. The Massive Equity Gap: The property has an Unpaid Principal Balance (UPB) of $108,000, while the conservative fair market value sits at $292,000 (with a previous BPO at $315,000)—representing a massive $184,000 spread in equity. Exit Strategy A (The Fast Foreclosure & Auction): Scott shares his bid strategy of offering 80% of UPB ($86,500). If the property sells at foreclosure auction in Texas’s fast 90-day timeline, you net a quick $21,600 profit—yielding an 80% annualized ROI. Exit Strategy B (The REO Rehab & Retail Sale): If the property doesn’t sell at auction and you take it back as an REO, Scott details how a $50,000 rehab (mostly cosmetics like paint, carpet, and appliances) plus holding and closing costs can still net a staggering $113,400 profit on a retail sale of $292,000. Structuring Private Capital for Infinite Returns: Learn how to raise capital from passive IRA investors. Scott outlines how to structure a 10% return for your funding partner, allowing you to pay them their interest and pocket a clean $19,000+ in profit on a quick auction payoff without using a single dime of your own cash. Essential Due Diligence Steps: Discover the critical checks required before pulling the trigger, including obtaining interior lockbox codes, analyzing local days on market, pulling fresh BPOs, and thoroughly reviewing the collateral and title files. 🏁 The Next StepsWhy fight the fierce competition on the MLS when you can buy the bank’s position at a massive discount? Non-performing reverse mortgage notes represent one of the most profitable, low-risk niches in real estate because the equity protection is already built right into the deal. If you are ready to stop chasing skinny-margin wholesale deals and want to start partnering on high-yield note acquisitions, this episode is your blueprint. Don’t wait on the sidelines. Reach out to Scott directly at scott@weclosenotes.com or book a strategy call at TalkWithScottCarson.com. Plus, grab your early bird tickets for the upcoming virtual workshop at weclosenotes.com and learn how to master note investing from the ground up! Watch the Original VIDEO HERE! Book a Call With Scott HERE! Sign up for the next FREE One-Day Note Class HERE! Sign up for the WCN Membership HERE! Sign up for the next Note Buying For Dummies Workshop HERE! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How »

    Six-Figure Foreclosure Flip: How to Partner with SDIRA Investors For BIG Profits

  3. 4d ago

    San Antonio Case Study: How to Get an Infinite ROI in Real Estate Using Note Arbitrage

    Tired of skinny profit margins, fighting over overpriced retail listings, and dealing with the constant headaches of being a landlord? Welcome to the ultimate real estate loophole: Note Arbitrage. In this episode, seasoned real estate investor Scott Carson breaks down a powerful, real-world case study from his "50 Note Deals in 50 Days" series. You will discover how to acquire a prime, owner-occupied performing mortgage note in San Antonio, Texas, and structure it to generate an infinite rate of return using Other People’s Money (OPM). Scott walks you step-by-step through the exact math, showing you how to buy bank debt at a discount, pay a passive investor a strong 8% return, and pocket the difference in pure, monthly cash flow without ever fixing a toilet, chasing a tenant, or swinging a hammer. Whether you want to supercharge your Self-Directed IRA or learn how to act as the bank instead of the landlord, this masterclass shows you exactly how to scale a wealth-building portfolio with zero of your own capital out of pocket. 📌 Key Takeaways & Detailed BreakdownThe Asset Anatomy: A deep dive into a 1,288 sq. ft., 3-bed, 2-bath owner-occupied property in San Antonio, featuring heavy pride of ownership, a newer roof, updated siding, and a 4+ year history of on-time payments through a third-party servicer. Buying at an Institutional Discount: The property was originally financed at $145,000 with a $15,000 down payment. The Unpaid Principal Balance (UPB) sits at $126,750, and Scott explains how to acquire the note at 90% of UPB ($114,000). The Math Behind an 11.5% Return: How the note's original 9.9% interest rate yields a monthly P&I payment of $1,135. When purchased at a discount, this creates an immediate 11.9% gross return, netting 11.5% even after accounting for servicing fees. The Power of Note Arbitrage (OPM): How to bring in a passive Self-Directed IRA investor to fund the full $115,000 purchase price at an 8% interest-only return ($767/month), allowing you to keep a clean $333/month in net passive cash flow with zero of your own money in the deal. The 5-Year Exit Strategy for Infinite Returns: A breakdown of the amortization schedule showing how to hold the note for 60 months, collect the monthly spread, and then work with a mortgage broker to guide the borrower through a rate-and-term refinance. This pays off your passive investor in full while handing you an extra $4,800 back-end cash pop. Mitigating Risk & "Worst-Case" Foreclosure: Why Texas is a highly favorable note state (with a 30-day foreclosure timeline in Bexar County). Scott details how a default actually increases your overall yield by allowing you to take over a fully rehabbed asset at less than 80% of market value, creating an incredibly secure investment-to-value safety net. Tapping Into the Self-Directed IRA Goldmine: Learn why capital raising is easier than you think when you realize the average account balance sitting in a single Self-Directed IRA is $180,000—perfectly suited for funding individual note deals. 🏁 The Next SWhy compete for property keys when you can own the system that prints the payments? Real estate note investing removes the drama of traditional landlording and replaces it with predictable, bank-level cash flow. As Scott Carson demonstrates in this case study, mastering note arbitrage means you can step into an infinite rate of return, build solid wealth blocks, and create a highly lucrative ecosystem for passive investors who will beg to do business with you again and again. Stop grinding on low-margin flips. If you are ready to stop dreaming and start executing, head over to TalkWithScottCarson.com to book a direct strategy call, or register for the upcoming Virtual Note Buying Workshop at Scott@weclosenotes.com to turn these strategies into your financial reality today! Watch the Original VIDEO HERE! Book a Call With Scott HERE! Sign up for the next FREE One-Day Note Class HERE! Sign up for the WCN Membership HERE!

    San Antonio Case Study: How to Get an Infinite ROI in Real Estate Using Note Arbitrage

  4. 5d ago

    ⚡ Flipping the Lender: How to Arbitrage Non-Performing Hard Money Notes for Quick Paydays

    ⚡ Flipping the Lender: How to Arbitrage Non-Performing Hard Money Notes for 42%+ Quick PaydaysWelcome back to the 50 Note Deals in 50 Days case study series! In this episode, Scott Carson—"The Note Guy"—uncovers an extraordinary, under-the-radar sector of the distressed debt market: buying non-performing hard money loans directly from institutional portfolios at massive discounts. When a fund broker dropped a list of 29 nationwide hard money defaults on his desk, Scott immediately hopped in his car to personally audit an incredible investment opportunity sitting right in the West Side of San Antonio, Texas. If you are a real estate investor who wants to learn how to transition from a traditional fix-and-flipper to an institutional "Lien Lord," this breakdown reveals the exact blueprint to intercepting foreclosure files. Discover the exact math behind snapping up a $150,500 legal unpaid balance for just $105,000, and how you can manipulate DSCR cash-out refinancing guidelines to print tax-free private wealth without ever lifting a hammer! Let’s get into the data. 📌 Key Takeaways & Episode HighlightsThe San Antonio Duplex Profile: A highly lucrative, 97% structurally complete multi-unit layout featuring a 3-bedroom, 1-bath front home and a beautifully updated, converted 1-bedroom, 1-bath garage unit in the rear sitting on a spacious half-acre lot. The Hard Money Default Trap: Originally written in March 2024 as a short-term, 6-month fix-and-flip loan at a 13% interest-only rate (with an 18% default rate), the borrower stopped making payments in March 2026 after burning through three consecutive loan extensions. Instant Tenant Cash Flow Arbitrage: While the borrower completely defaulted on the underlying hard money debt, the property is currently occupied by active tenants paying an estimated, combined market rent of $2,100 to $2,400 per month. Deep Institutional Portfolio Discounts: The underlying hard money fund agreed to liquidate the $150,500 legal unpaid principal balance (UPB) at 70% of its face value, establishing a net note purchase price of just $105,000. The 42% Super Tuesday Auction Windfall: Because Texas is an incredibly fast foreclosure state, Scott analyzes the staggering return velocity of buying the debt just days before a scheduled foreclosure auction. Collecting the full debt balance at auction yields an immediate $45,000 profit—representing a 42% single-month cash ROI or an annualized return of over 500%. The Advanced DSCR Refinance Loophole: If the note doesn't sell at auction and converts to a Real Estate Owned (REO) asset, Scott maps out a strategy using a Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) lender to execute a rate-and-term refinance at an appraised $190,000 value, pulling out roughly $37,000 in tax-free cash while maintaining $500+ in net monthly rental flow. Squeezing the 90-Day Seasoning Rules: Scott details a critical compliance tip shared by institutional lenders: by placing a friendly private money lien on the property at foreclosure for the target refinance amount ($142,500), you bypass standard 90-day REO flip seasoning restrictions. 🛠️ Take Action & Partner with Scott Today!Institutional portfolios are actively liquidating hard money defaults below face value—creating an unprecedented buying window for liquid note investors. Secure your piece of the market right now: 📩 Review the 29-Asset Tape: Ready to inspect the collateral files, pull title reports, or partner with Scott on upcoming Texas, Florida, or Midwest hard money note liquidations? Email scott@weclosenotes.com. 📞 Schedule an Investor Strategy Session: Learn how to quickly deploy your private capital or Self-Directed IRA funds into hyper-accelerated foreclosure timelines by scheduling a call at TalkWithScottCarson.com. Watch the Original Video HERE!

    ⚡ Flipping the Lender: How to Arbitrage Non-Performing Hard Money Notes for Quick Paydays

  5. 6d ago

    Lien Lord vs. Landlord: Capturing $757/Month in Hands-Off Texas Real Estate Debt

    🤠 Pure San Antonio Pride of Ownership: Capturing Low-Risk Passive Cash Flow in Converse, TexasWelcome back to the 50 Note Deals in 50 Days breakdown series! In this episode, Scott Carson—"The Note Guy"—takes us out to a booming, high-demand pocket of the San Antonio metroplex to review a rock-solid, performing first-lien mortgage note in Converse, Texas. If you have been looking for an incredibly secure, "set-it-and-forget-it" passive asset with a manicured pride of ownership and a stellar equity cushion, this case study gives you a complete operational blueprint. Scott pulled up to this property himself just last Tuesday, confirming firsthand that the corner lot, massive backyard, and entire exterior are in pristine condition. You'll see the exact math behind acquiring this $168,000 legal debt balance at a deep discount for an all-in cost of $136,000. While its 6.7% to 8% yield serves as a highly reliable portfolio stabilizer compared to volatile assets like crypto, the true magic lies in the $32,000 built-in equity windfall waiting for you the second these long-term borrowers decide to sell or cash out! 📌 Key Takeaways & Episode HighlightsThe Converse Property Profile: A spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath, 2,334-square-foot brick home built in 1997, featuring an oversized 8,300+ square foot corner lot in a highly manicured neighborhood near Randolph Brooks Air Force Base.Boot-on-the-Ground Verification: Scott personally walked and drove by the asset to verify its condition, confirming excellent structural care, a massive backyard, and absolute occupant pride of ownership.The Post-COVID Re-Performing Backstory: Originally financed in 2004 for $87,000, the borrowers fell behind during COVID and filed a Chapter 13 bankruptcy in late 2021 to get back on track. They executed a formal loan modification in March 2022 at a 4% interest rate, shifting the back payments into a long-term forbearance agreement.Flawless 4-Year Performance Record: The occupants have successfully sustained a perfect payment track record for over four years straight since their modification, proving their long-term stability.Clean, Positive Escrow Accounts: The property features a fully functioning, positive escrow setup managed by a third-party servicer, ensuring all local property taxes and insurance premiums are fully accounted for month after month.The High-Safety Investment Math: Buying the $168,000 unpaid principal balance (UPB) at 80¢ on the dollar places the note purchase price at $134,400. Adding a standard $1,600 transaction fee creates an all-in cost of $136,000, netting an insulated 61% investment-to-value ratio against the home's $223,000 market valuation.Lien Lord Cash Flow vs. Landlord Headaches: Generating a steady $757.72 monthly P&I stream, this asset provides an immediate, hands-off passive yield without any of the negative cash flow or midnight maintenance stress of a traditional rental property.🛠️ Take Action & Partner with Scott Today!Stop letting your self-directed investment capital sit idle on the sidelines waiting for the "perfect" complex deal. Take action right now: 📩 Submit an Asset Bid: Ready to review the clean payment history, check the collateral files, or partner up directly with Scott on this San Antonio note? Email scott@weclosenotes.com.📞 Schedule a Note Strategy Call: Review active note tapes, analyze deal spreads, or map out your private capital-raising goals with Scott at TalkWithScottCarson.com.🎓 Claim Your Workshop Ticket: Learn the step-by-step master strategy to transition from a hands-on landlord to a hands-off "Lien Lord". Grab a virtual seat for our 2-Day Note Buying Workshop on August 29th and 30th for just $99 at NoteBuyingForDummies.com! Watch the Original VIDEO HERE! Book a Call With Scott HERE! Sign up for the next FREE One-Day Note Class HERE! Sign up for the WCN Membership HERE! Sign up for the next Note Buying For Dummies Workshop HERE! Love the show? S

    Lien Lord vs. Landlord: Capturing $757/Month in Hands-Off Texas Real Estate Debt

  6. Jul 14

    Why Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Track Harris County Foreclosures

    🦅 The Foreclosure Canary in the Coal Mine: Sourcing Off-Market Deals & Private Capital in Harris County, TexasWelcome to another high-impact episode of Money Mondays on WeCloseNotes.com! In this training, Scott Carson—"The Note Guy"—reveals why Harris County, Texas (Houston) is the ultimate operational bellwether for the entire United States real estate market. As the largest county in Texas and the third-largest in the nation, Harris County acts as the literal "canary in a coal mine" for emerging economic shifts. Because Texas boasts the fastest non-judicial foreclosure timeline in the country, tracking the dominoes that fall here gives strategic note investors a massive head start over the rest of the market. Scott cracks open a live Harris County foreclosure tape featuring nearly 900 scheduled assets to demonstrate how to completely bypass emotionally exhausted homeowners and deal exclusively with institutional power players. You will learn how to filter out secondary noise like HOAs or untouchable mega-banks, isolate small regional lenders and private self-directed IRA accounts, and reverse-engineer public data to secure deeply discounted non-performing notes or pristine REO listings before they ever hit the open market! 📌 Key Takeaways & Episode HighlightsThe Ultimate National Bellwether: Trailing only LA County and Cook County in total population, Harris County is the first major metropolitan hub to signal national macro-real estate corrections and post-COVID foreclosure spikes. The High-Velocity Texas Advantage: While judicial states like Florida, New York, or New Jersey can drag foreclosures out for one to three years, Texas's rapid execution timeline makes its data an immediate reflection of active market health. Decoding the 40% Repeat Poster Metric: Scott reveals that roughly 40% of the 879 assets on the current month's list are "previous listings"—indicating structural delays like bankruptcies, short sales, or probate that signal highly motivated lenders ready to sell the debt. Filtering Out the Institutional Noise: Learn why seasoned "Lien Lords" instantly delete mega-institutions like Chase, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America from their spreadsheets to focus entirely on actionable, small-scale targets. Targeting the Private "Accidental" Lender: Scott demonstrates how to isolate individual private mortgagees and Self-Directed IRA accounts (such as Quest or Inspira Financial) from the public clerk records to find off-market wrap-around notes or seller-financed defaults. The Post-Auction Motivation Window: Discover the exact "backdoor" sequence for reaching out to listing trustees and attorneys the week after a failed auction, allowing you to submit rapid cash bids on fresh REO inventory. The Macro Data Surge: Texas foreclosures surged to over 4,700 across the state this past month—representing a sharp 16% month-over-month increase that highlights an unprecedented window of opportunity for liquid capital. 🛠️ Take Action & Master the Tape!Don't spend thousands of dollars on expensive direct mail campaigns when you can pinpoint highly motivated institutional sellers using public data. Take action right now: 📊 Access the Texas Foreclosure Data: Tap directly into the Lone Star State's leading pre-foreclosure platform by visiting Foreclosure.info (Roddy Foreclosure Service). Use the exclusive discount code WECLOSENOTES to slice $20 off your subscription! 📩 Partner on Texas Note Deals: Ready to deploy capital into discounted commercial multifamily or residential first-liens in Houston and San Antonio? Reach out directly to scott@weclosenotes.com. 📞 Schedule a Portfolio Strategy Session: Map out your private capital-raising frameworks and learn how to audit public county data by locking in a call at TalkWithScottCarson.com. Watch the ORIGINAL VIDEO HERE!

    Why Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Track Harris County Foreclosures

  7. Jul 13

    Florida Note Investing Case Study: Flipping Distressed Real Estate Debt for a 21% Return

    🐊 Florida Real Estate Debt Case Study: Turning a Non-Performing Divorce Note into a 21%+ ReturnWelcome back to the 50 Note Deals in 50 Days breakdown series! In this episode, Scott Carson—"The Note Guy"—takes us outside the Lone Star State and directly into the Sunshine State for a fascinating, non-performing note case study in Mayo, Florida. If you have been looking for an under-the-radar opportunity with a massive six-figure equity cushion where you can step into a foreclosure, orchestrate a lucrative restructuring, or execute a smooth "cash-for-keys" exit, this episode lays out your exact playbook. Scott walks us through a unique situation brought forward by one of his 1-on-1 coaching students. The asset features a husband and wife who previously navigated bankruptcy, got back on track, but have unfortunately fallen into non-performing status due to an active divorce. Because the current Oregon-based investor wants to hand off the asset rather than managing a cross-country foreclosure, you have the rare opportunity to acquire a $56,000 legal balance at an 80% discount—allowing you to target massive double-digit yields ranging from 15% all the way up to a 21%+ return at the foreclosure auction! 📌 Key Takeaways & Episode HighlightsThe Mayo, Florida Property Profile: A 3-bedroom, 1-bath residential home totaling 1,233 square feet, built in 1974, updated with a durable metal roof, and situated on a full 1-acre wooded lot. Deeply Protected Equity Position: While historical BPO valuations sat lower, current online public valuations place the property at roughly $144,000 against a low legal balance of $56,000, leaving an insulated $88,000+ equity buffer. The Backstory on Non-Performance: The borrowers have occupied the property since 2008. They previously faced financial distress, filed bankruptcy, and successfully re-performed through their bankruptcy plan. However, an ongoing divorce has recently sent the loan past 90 days delinquent. Low-Cost Capital Acquisition Entry: Buying the $56,000 legal unpaid balance (UPB) at 80¢ on the dollar sets the note purchase price at $44,800. Factoring in a standard $1,200 transaction fee brings your all-in investment cost to an even $46,000. The 21% Foreclosure Auction Profit: The current investor has already initiated the Florida foreclosure process and paid the upfront legal costs. If the asset goes to auction, the $10,000 spread between your acquisition cost and the debt balance generates a clean 21% return on your capital. Advanced Cash-for-Keys & Deed-in-Lieu Logic: Scott maps out a plan to offer a structured cash-for-keys incentive (e.g., $1,000 upon signing a deed-in-lieu and $4,000–$9,000 upon moving out) to preserve the interior condition and secure a rapid, highly profitable REO flip. The Interest-Only Forbearance Restructuring: If you prefer passive cash flow, Scott reveals a trial payment strategy: lowering the current monthly payment by 22% down to an interest-only $613.33 for 12 months to net an immediate 16% ROI, followed by recasting into a 15-year performing loan at 9%. 🛠️ Take Action & Become the Lien Lord!Don't let your self-directed investment capital melt away in low-interest accounts. Take immediate action to capture this Florida deal: 📩 Submit an Asset Offer: Ready to review the clean loan file from Allied Servicing or partner up on this high-equity Florida note? Email scott@weclosenotes.com. 📞 Book a Note Strategy Call: Review active note tapes, analyze market data, and discuss private capital structures directly with Scott at TalkWithScottCarson.com. 🎓 Claim Your Workshop Ticket: Learn how to confidently buy distressed debt and transition from landlord to passive "Lien Lord". Grab your virtual seat for the 2-Day Note Buying Workshop on August 29th and 30th for just $99 at NoteBuyingForDummies.com! Watch the Original VIDEO HERE! Book a Call With Scott HERE! Sign up for the next FREE One-Day Note Class HERE! Sign up for the WCN Membership HERE!

    Florida Note Investing Case Study: Flipping Distressed Real Estate Debt for a 21% Return

  8. Jul 10

    Texas Note Investing: Turning a $39K McAllen First Lien into a 14.8% Passive ROI

    🌴 High-Yield Rio Grande Magic: How to Uncover a 14.8% Passive ROI on a High-Equity McAllen NoteWelcome back to the 50 Deals for 50 Days breakdown series! In this episode, Scott Carson—"The Note Guy"—takes us all the way down to the tropical border country of the Rio Grande Valley to analyze an absolute cash flow powerhouse of a first-lien mortgage note in McAllen, Texas. If you are looking for an affordable, high-performing entry-level asset to maximize your low-balance Self-Directed IRA or shake your "lazy assets" awake, this deep-dive strategy maps out your exact playbook. Scott pulls back the curtain on a rock-solid, re-performing residential asset where the owner-occupants have successfully sustained a perfect, 12-for-12 payment history over the last year. You'll see the exact math behind buying this $47,000 legal balance note at a deep discount for an all-in price of just $39,000, stepping into a heavily insulated equity position, and leveraging a creative reverse mortgage (HECM) restructuring exit that can instantly rocket your short-term annualized returns to a whopping 35%! Let’s break down the data. 📌 Key Takeaways & Episode HighlightsThe McAllen Property Profile: A residential property featuring a 3-bedroom, 2-bath configuration totaling roughly 1,396 square feet, resting on a fifth of an acre lot in a stable, occupied neighborhood. Massive Equity Insulation: Conservatively valued between $143,000 and $200,000 against a tiny legal unpaid principal balance (UPB) of just $47,000, creating an incredible $96,000+ protective equity cushion. Perfect 12-Month Payment History: Originally written in 2005 and modified in mid-2021 into a 15-year term at a 4% interest rate, the borrowers boast a flawless, on-time track record with 119 months remaining. High-Yield Entry Point: The asset generates a highly attractive monthly principal and interest (P&I) payment of $480.80. Calculating the 13.8% Net ROI: Purchasing the note at 80% of the legal balance ($37,600) plus a standard transaction fee lands your acquisition cost at an even $39,000—delivering a 14.8% gross or a 13.8% net cash-on-cash yield after third-party servicing. The 35% Reverse Mortgage (HECM) Exit: Because both borrowers are in their mid-sixties, Scott explains how to align with a mortgage broker to transition them into a full-payout reverse mortgage, wiping away their monthly bills while giving you a rapid, high-yield payoff inside 12 months. Spotting Public Record Discrepancies: A critical lesson in due diligence where online county data incorrectly labels the home as only 396 square feet, proving why you must run manual collateral audits, BPOs, and drive-bys before pulling the trigger. 🛠️ Take Action & Partner with Scott Today!Stop letting your investment capital sit on the sidelines earning absolute zero in flat accounts! Take immediate action right now: 📩 Submit an Asset Bid: Ready to review the collateral file, submit an offer, or joint-venture partner directly with Scott on this high-equity McAllen note? Email scott@weclosenotes.com. 📞 Schedule a Strategy Session: Map out your personal note-buying targets or look over your active note tapes with Scott by booking a direct call at TalkWithScottCarson.com. 🎓 Claim Your Workshop Ticket: Learn the complete master blueprint to safely transition from a stressed landlord to a passive "Lien Lord". Register for our 2-Day virtual Note Buying Workshop on August 29th and 30th for just $99 at NoteBuyingForDummies.com! Watch the Original VIDEO HERE! Book a Call With Scott HERE! Sign up for the next FREE One-Day Note Class HERE! Sign up for the WCN Membership HERE! Sign up for the next Note Buying For Dummies Workshop HERE! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Note Closers Show community today: WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Clo

    Texas Note Investing: Turning a $39K McAllen First Lien into a 14.8% Passive ROI
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Explore the world of real estate note investing and gain insights into controlling real estate at huge discounts! Are you a real estate investor or entrepreneur looking to expand your knowledge in the market? Welcome to "The Note Closers Show Podcast," a podcast dedicated to real estate investing, with a focus on note investing. Join your host, Scott Carson, a seasoned investor with experience in real estate and note investing. This podcast aims to provide a comprehensive look at buying, selling, and managing mortgage notes and paper assets. What You'll Learn & Who You'll Meet: Distressed Asset Insights: Learn about buying non-performing and performing notes from various sources and how this relates to controlling properties.Expert Interviews: Scott features discussions with industry experts, including attorneys, loan servicers, title experts, vendors, and successful individuals in the field.Actionable Strategies: Gain insights into finding deals, performing due diligence, negotiating, creative financing techniques, and potentially maximizing returns.Beyond the Notes: The show also delves into entrepreneurial skills such as marketing, raising capital, business systems, and the mindset needed for success in various market conditions.Inspiration & Entertainment: Listen to engaging conversations with diverse guests who share their journeys.Why Tune In? Whether you're new to real estate investing or have experience, Scott aims to provide knowledge and clarity to help you in your endeavors. The content is presented with a focus on finding opportunities. Join the Community: Listen to new episodes weekly across major podcast platforms and watch on YouTube.Find free resources and a schedule of events and training at www.WeCloseNotes.com.Learn more about potential coaching opportunities by booking a call at www.TalkWithScottCarson.com. Subscribe now to explore real estate note investing! Scott also brings in experts in marketing, entrepreneurship, business, and mindset to help his audience in the day-to-day grind of being a business owner, investor and entrepreneur. With over a decade of experience as the “Note Guy” Scott has invested in all types of note investments. Ranging from residential assets on an individual or large bulk basis to commercial notes in each asset class, Scott has the connections and knowledge to help his students take down all property types. If you have an appetite to grow your business from single family homes to multifamily, self-storage, mobile home parks, mixed-use, strip malls or other asset classes, Scott brings on the experts in these different fields to help give you guidance and clarity as a note and real estate investor to find success at your own pace. The Note Closers Show also features a variety of different experts and vendors, ranging from attorneys, servicing companies, special servicing experts, title experts, and other real estate professionals to help you organize your own note business and have the best possible team of professionals at your disposal. Along with these experts, Scott also spends time identifying market and deal opportunities across the multiple facets of the note and paper industry. Scott also realizes that work isn’t everything to an entrepreneur, and that’s why he also mixes in the occasionally mindset expert and guest wild card to keep his shows content fresh and relevant in today’s everchanging investment environment. It’s common for Scott to add an award-winning personality, athlete or podcaster to the stellar lineup of guests who might make a surprise appearance on the podcast. Scott’s willingness to be an open book and share the different facets of his business, life, and journey and his ability to use humor (and his sound effects) will keep you coming back again and again.

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