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. 17h ago

    Don't Be An Owner-Financing Idiot!

    Thinking about offering owner financing on your investment property? Before drafting terms or skipping professional oversight to save a few hundred dollars, make sure you aren't creating unsellable paper. Welcome back to The Note Closers Show! In this candid, straightforward episode, host Scott Carson breaks down the common pitfalls real estate sellers face when originating owner-financed notes without professional help. Scott addresses a recent inquiry regarding attorney referrals for owner financing, detailing why every seller must structure their paper as if it will be sold on the secondary market. He highlights the necessity of using a Licensed Residential Mortgage Loan Originator (RMLO) to properly qualify buyers, evaluate debt-to-income (DTI) ratios, verify credit scores, and align with state compliance standards. Learn why under-market interest rates, low down payments, and missing third-party loan servicing can reduce note values, and discover the exact steps needed to build compliant, high-yielding mortgage paper from day one. Key Topics Covered: Structuring for Secondary Market Sales: Why every owner-financed note should be drafted with secondary market buyers in mind—even if you intend to hold it long-term. The Role of Licensed RMLOs: Why utilizing an RMLO to verify borrower credit, income, and DTI ratios is critical to maintaining paper validity. State-Level Compliance & Interest Rate Caps: Navigating state-specific guidelines, such as Pennsylvania's statutory caps on smaller loan amounts. The True Cost of Below-Market Terms: How originating notes at below-market rates (e.g., 4% when market rates are higher) leads to deep secondary market discounts. Third-Party Loan Servicing: Why self-collecting payments can introduce unnecessary risk and how third-party servicing handles ongoing administration efficiently. Down Payment & Equity Requirements: Why adequate buyer down payments are necessary to establish true skin-in-the-game. Connect & Learn More: Book a 1-on-1 Strategy Call with Scott: talkwithscottcarson.comLearn Note Buying Fundamentals: weclosenotes.comRegister for the Virtual Note Buying Workshop: notebuyingfordummies.com Don't let short-sighted origination choices ruin your paper's secondary value! Subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share this episode with a seller looking to structure owner financing correctly.  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

    Don't Be An Owner-Financing Idiot!

  2. 1d ago

    Real Estate Note Investing Warning: The Risks of Non-Performing Junior Liens

    Thinking about buying a cheap junior lien or a 5th position real estate note? Think twice before you put your money at risk! In this public service announcement episode of The Note Closers Show, host Scott Carson breaks down why investing in junior liens—especially 3rd, 4th, 5th, or 6th position notes—is one of the fastest ways to get wiped out in real estate. Scott shares real-world horror stories from the trail, including how an investor in Los Angeles got suckered into a 6th lien position behind $900,000 of underlying debt, and how an overconfident auction bidder dropped $15,000 on a 2nd lien without checking title—leaving him responsible for a $180,000 senior mortgage. Scott explains the foreclosure mechanics of senior vs. junior debt, why bankruptcy courts strip encumbered junior liens, and why focusing exclusively on non-performing first liens is the safest, most profitable strategy for real estate investors. Key Topics Covered: The 5th & 6th Lien Trap: Why junior liens marketed for "pennies on the dollar" are often completely uncollateralized and worthless. Real-World Case Study (LA Property): How a homeowner stacked six separate $100,000 liens against $1M in equity, leaving junior lenders with zero recovery protection. Foreclosure Auction Misconceptions: Why buying a junior lien at auction does NOT wipe out the 1st mortgage and leaves you liable for underlying payments. Lien Stripping in Bankruptcy: How Chapter 13 bankruptcy courts strip encumbered junior liens when property values dip below senior debt balances. The Importance of Title Work: Why you must ALWAYS pull title reports, check for senior mortgages, and verify recorded documents before closing any deal. First Liens as the Safe Alternative: Why first-lien note buyers are protected by the physical property, title priority, and insurance coverage. Connect & Scale Your Portfolio: Book a 1-on-1 Strategy Call with Scott: talkwithscottcarson.comLearn Note Buying Fundamentals: weclosenotes.comRegister for the Virtual Note Buying Workshop: notebuyingfordummies.com Stop chasing low-quality, high-risk junior debt! Subscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with an investor who needs a reality check on title due diligence!  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

    Real Estate Note Investing Warning: The Risks of Non-Performing Junior Liens

  3. 4d ago

    Uncovering Deed Fraud in Distressed DSCR Notes: Houston Case Study

    When evaluating seasoned non-performing notes, thorough due diligence is the ultimate line of defense. Welcome back to The Note Closers Show! In this episode, host Scott Carson breaks down a fascinating case study involving a defaulted Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) investor loan in Houston, Texas. What initially appeared to be a standard non-performing note with an underwater balance quickly turned into a masterclass in uncovering potential deed fraud and unauthorized subject-to transfers. Scott walks you step-by-step through the property metrics, initial DSCR valuation drops, and the exact red flags he spotted while auditing county tax and deed records. Learn how to examine suspicious general warranty deeds, detect copy-pasted PDF signatures, spot out-of-state notary discrepancies, and identify improper legal language like lis pendens in non-judicial foreclosure states like Texas. Plus, Scott outlines his exact bidding strategy—offering $194,000 (65% of as-is value) on a $300,000 property—and details how to leverage cash-for-keys or legal pressure to resolve title defects and capture a projected 25% annualized return. Key Topics Covered: DSCR Note Profile: A 4-bedroom, 2-bath, 1,518 sq. ft. Houston property refinanced into a DSCR investor loan in late 2025 at $395,000, now sitting 8–9 months delinquent. Market Correction Math: Analyzing value drops from $395,000 down to a realistic $298,000–$300,000 market value against an unpaid principal balance (UPB) of $293,000. Uncovering Potential Deed Fraud: How auditing Harris County tax and deed records revealed a suspicious transfer to a new LLC using copy-pasted signatures and out-of-state Florida notary stamps. Red Flags in Title Records: Identifying improper legal terms (such as Florida lis pendens clauses used in Texas filings) and handling unauthorized "subject-to" takeovers. 65% As-Is Bidding Strategy: Why Scott capped his bid at $194,000 (~65% of current market value) rather than bidding off the inflated $320,000 legal balance. Resolution & Exit Strategies: Budgeting $5,000 for attorney/foreclosure costs, offering cash-for-keys, or completing a non-judicial foreclosure to net a projected $52,000 profit (25% ROI). Connect & Learn More: Book a 1-on-1 Strategy Call with Scott: talkwithscottcarson.comRegister for the Virtual Note Buying Workshop: notebuyingfordummies.comJoin the WCN Membership Community: noteumbrella.com Don't let title complications scare you away from high-yield deals—learn how to spot the red flags and profit from problem properties! Subscribe, rate, and share this episode 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! 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

    Uncovering Deed Fraud in Distressed DSCR Notes: Houston Case Study

  4. Oct 16

    Texas Real Estate Note Deal Breakdown: 18% LTV Non-Performing First Lien Case Study

    Looking for real-world case studies on non-performing notes with massive equity? Welcome back to The Note Closers Show! In this episode, host Scott Carson breaks down a high-equity, low-LTV non-performing note deal in Conroe, Texas. Scott walks you through the initial evaluation, bidding numbers, foreclosure returns, and the exact exit strategies considered for this $90,000 cash-out refi first lien. Scott breaks down the math on a 四-bedroom, 3,600 sq. ft. home valued around $500,000 with an unpaid principal balance under $89,000 (roughly 18% LTV). He explains why an 80% UPB bid ($71,100) made mathematical sense, how foreclosure or hard-money refinance options would yield a 33%+ annualized return, and what happens to your yield if a borrower files Chapter 13 bankruptcy or enters a loan modification. Scott also shares why he ultimately lost the deal to a whole-tape buyer and outlines the key lessons every investor should know when bidding on multi-state asset pools. Key Topics Covered: Conroe, Texas Asset Profile: A four-bedroom, five-bath, 3,600 sq. ft. property valued near $500,000 with an Unpaid Principal Balance (UPB) of just $88,900 (~18% LTV). Loan Details: 30-year cash-out refi first lien at a 6.625% interest rate with monthly payments under $600, sitting 12 months delinquent. Bidding Strategy at 80% UPB: Offering $71,100 for the note to target a $24,000 gross foreclosure profit, creating an annualized return above 33% within 90 to 120 days. Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Math: Analyzing the conservative downside risk if a borrower files a 5-year repayment plan—yielding an $8,352 annual cash flow (~11.76% ROI). Single Asset vs. Whole Tape Bids: Why seller preference for full-pool buyers led to a whole-tape bid at 85% UPB across 7 states, including slow-foreclosure jurisdictions like New York, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. MLS & Foreclosure Signals: Tracking active listings on HAR/Zillow and recognizing when a pulled listing indicates loan modifications, forbearance agreements, or impending auction dates. Connect & Learn More: Book a 1-on-1 Strategy Call with Scott: talkwithscottcarson.comRegister for the Virtual Note Buying Workshop: notebuyingfordummies.comJoin the WCN Membership Community: noteumbrella.com Don't miss out on valuable market breakdown episodes—subscribe, rate, review, and share this video with a fellow investor 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! 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

    Texas Real Estate Note Deal Breakdown: 18% LTV Non-Performing First Lien Case Study

  5. Oct 15

    Ghosts, HECM Notes, and Crime Scenes: True Real Estate Horror Stories with Scott Carson

    Happy Halloween season, real estate investors! In this special, fun, and eerie episode of The Note Closers Show, host Scott Carson takes a break from standard market metrics to dive into the dark, weird, and macabre side of buying distressed property. Having evaluated thousands of defaulted notes, HECM reverse mortgages, probate estates, and vacant REO properties over his 25 years in real estate, Scott has seen—and felt—some truly unbelievable things. Join Scott as he recounts hair-raising due diligence stories from across the country. From catching a clear shadow figure on camera during a walkthrough in Corsicana, Texas, to discovering deceased borrowers, abandoned military homes, and hidden storm shelters in Oklahoma, this episode covers the eerie reality of stepping into properties left untouched for years. Scott also breaks down his favorite ghost-hunting apps (like the Ovilus and Deadline app) and shares personal paranormal encounters while traveling to famous haunted hotspots like the Omni Parker House in Boston, the Stanley Hotel in Colorado, the Andrew Jackson Hotel in New Orleans, and the Whaley House in San Diego. Key Topics Covered: ·       The Reality of Distressed Real Estate: How buying non-performing debt, HECM reverse mortgages, and probate properties naturally leads investors into vacant, spooky, and untouched homes. ·       The Corsicana Shadow Figure: A chilling story of a student conducting a daytime walkthrough in Texas who caught a distinct shadow figure on camera after feeling a sudden burst of wind. ·       Eerie Discoveries During Due Diligence: Uncovering deceased borrowers during lock-changes in Ohio, abandoned military keepsakes in Oklahoma City, and mysterious underground rooms in Sapulpa. ·       Paranormal Tech on Property Walks: Utilizing tools like EMF meters, the Ovilus app, and the Deadline app to track energy, names, and responses on property inspections and cemetery visits. ·       Haunted Hotel & Ghost Tour Encounters: Scott’s firsthand experiences at famous historic sites, including hair-touching incidents at the Stanley Hotel, missing boots at the Andrew Jackson Hotel, and sink anomalies at the Amelia Earhart Tavern. ·       Upcoming Investigation Preview: An insider look at Scott's upcoming overnight ghost investigation on the unfinished 2nd floor of the historic Magnolia Hotel in Seguin, Texas. Do you have a spooky real estate story or an eerie experience on a walkthrough? Drop a comment or reach out directly to share your haunting tales—and make sure to subscribe and leave a 5-star review! 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

    Ghosts, HECM Notes, and Crime Scenes: True Real Estate Horror Stories with Scott Carson

  6. Oct 13

    SDIRA Checkbook Control vs. Custodial Accounts: Fast-Tracking Deals with Travis Rhodes

    Are you tired of waiting weeks for custodial approval while lucrative real estate and note deals slip through your fingers? Welcome back to The Note Closers Show! In this power-packed episode, host Scott Carson sits down with Travis Rhodes from Safeguard Advisors to break down the game-changing power of Checkbook Control Self-Directed IRAs (SDIRAs) and Solo 401(k)s. If you are looking to truly "become the bank" and gain total control over your retirement capital, this interview delivers a masterclass on alternative asset investing. Travis explains how setting up an IRA-owned LLC or trust eliminates slow custodial red tape, ongoing transaction fees, and delayed wires—allowing you to write checks or send wires directly to title companies, sellers, or note issuers in real time. Scott and Travis explore the crucial differences between standard brokerage IRAs and true alternative asset accounts, current contribution limits, rollover procedures, and essential IRS guardrails. From navigating disqualified persons and avoiding prohibited transactions to leveraging Solera National Bank's non-recourse lending options, this episode gives you the exact blueprint to deploy retirement funds safely, quickly, and tax-efficiently. Tune in, take notes, and take charge of your financial future today! Key Topics Covered: True SDIRA vs. Brokerage Accounts: Why traditional bank/brokerage IRAs limit you to Wall Street products, while true SDIRAs unlock real estate, mortgage notes, and private debt. Checkbook Control Advantage: How Safeguard Advisors structures IRA-owned LLCs/trusts so you act as the manager, eliminating third-party custodial delays and transaction fees. Permitted Assets & IRS Exclusions: What you can invest in (real estate, notes, land, private equity) versus prohibited assets (collectibles, life insurance, S-corp stock). Contribution & Catch-Up Limits: Breakdown of current IRA limits ($7,500 + $1,100 catch-up) and Solo 401(k) limits (up to $72,000 + catch-up). Disqualified Persons & Prohibited Rules: Navigating lineal family restrictions (parents, children, spouses) and strict rules against self-dealing and "sweat equity". Solera National Bank & Non-Recourse Loans: How SDIRA investors can leverage 75% LTV non-recourse financing on 1-to-4 unit residential properties. UDFI & Tax Considerations: Understanding Unrelated Debt-Financed Income (UDFI) when borrowing funds within retirement structures. Seamless Rollovers & Transfers: How to transition existing 401(k)s or custodian accounts without triggering tax penalties or medallion guarantee traps. Connect with Safeguard Advisors & Scott Carson: Book a Free SDIRA Strategy Call: wcnsdira.com (Mention "We Close Notes" or "Scott Carson" for an exclusive setup discount!)Book a Call with Scott: talkwithscottcarson.comStop letting idle retirement funds sit on the sidelines—get your checkbook control structure set up today and be ready to fund your next deal in hours, not weeks! About Travis: Travis Rhodes is the Business Development and Operations Manager at Safeguard Advisors, where he focuses on educating investors, financial professionals, and business owners about self-directed retirement accounts and alternative investing. Through strategic partnerships, educational content, and industry outreach, he helps individuals understand how to use Self-Directed IRAs and Solo 401(k)s to invest beyond traditional Wall Street assets while navigating the responsibilities that come with self-directed investing. 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

    SDIRA Checkbook Control vs. Custodial Accounts: Fast-Tracking Deals with Travis Rhodes

  7. Oct 8

    How to Protect Your Real Estate Portfolio: Asset Protection & Entity Strategies with Aaron Young

    Building a successful real estate portfolio or growing a scalable business requires more than just making money—it demands robust asset protection, proper entity structuring, and staying ahead of technological shifts. Welcome back to The Note Closers Show! In this power-packed episode, host Scott Carson sits down with longtime friend, entrepreneur, and CEO of Laughlin & Associates, Aaron Young. With over 40 years of entrepreneurial experience and 55 years of company history backing him, Aaron shares vital strategies on how investors can protect their hard-earned assets and scale efficiently. From maintaining your corporate veil and keeping proper corporate minutes to leveraging AI pragmatically without compromising your core business knowledge, Aaron delivers actionable legal and operational wisdom. Learn the common mistakes entrepreneurs make with cheap entity setups, how to navigate the changing landscape of AI, and why surrounding yourself with expert advisers is the fastest path to long-term wealth preservation. Plus, get an exclusive preview of the upcoming Magnify Your Wealth event in Dallas, Texas, where investors can get one-on-one access to top legal, financial, and real estate experts. Tune in, take notes, and start building a bulletproof foundation for your business today! Key Topics Covered: 55 Years of Corporate Protection: How Laughlin & Associates helps business owners and real estate investors structure LLCs and corporations across all 50 states. Maintaining the Corporate Veil: The critical importance of holding annual meetings, keeping corporate minutes, passing resolutions, and issuing stock certificates to ensure full legal protection. Pragmatic AI Integration: Avoiding panic or over-reliance on artificial intelligence, treating current AI tools like early internet technology, and using them to enhance—not replace—human wisdom and contracts. The Pitfalls of Cheap Entity Setups: Why $99 online entity formations leave investors exposed without proper operating agreements or minute books. Surrounding Yourself with Competent Experts: Applying the "Who, Not How" principle and surrounding yourself with top-tier legal, tax, and real estate professionals. Magnify Your Wealth Preview: Inside the upcoming November masterminding event in Southlake, Texas, offering three days of intensive networking and private one-on-one appointments with industry specialists. Connect & Scale Your Portfolio: Learn More About Laughlin & Associates: laughlinusa.comRegister for Magnify Your Wealth: magnifyourwealth.com (Use promo code NOTES to save $200 on registration!) Don't leave your hard-earned real estate assets vulnerable to legal challenges—take action today to review your corporate minute books, get your legal entities in order, and build a lasting business legacy! 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 Protect Your Real Estate Portfolio: Asset Protection & Entity Strategies with Aaron Young

  8. Oct 7

    Stop Getting Played: How Real Estate Note Buyers Avoid Fake Brokers & Scams

    Are you getting run in circles by middlemen who claims to have "exclusive" note tapes, but demands proof of funds before you can even see real property addresses? Welcome back to another episode of The Note Closers Show! In this episode, host Scott Carson dives into a topic every real estate investor needs to master: how to spot, avoid, and push back against "Joker Brokers" in today's market. When a new WCN community member updated his LinkedIn profile to showcase his transition into note buying, he was instantly targeted by a broker slinging recycled tapes. Scott pulls back the curtain on how these unlicensed middlemen operate—from stealing seller spreadsheets and slapping their own logos on them to charging extra points and creating frustrating daisy chains. Scott shares practical, actionable tactics to vet note sellers, conduct quick digital forensics on Excel spreadsheets, verify true proof of funds, and protect your time while building authentic, direct-to-seller relationships. Key Topics Covered: Defining the "Joker Broker": What a Joker Broker is, why they target new note investors updating their social media profiles, and how they inflate fees across recycled deals. The Proof of Funds (POF) Trap: Why you should NEVER send bank statements, proof of funds, or letters of intent (LOI) before you receive real asset addresses and actual deal metrics. Excel Sheet Forensics & Social Media Sleuthing: How to check spreadsheet metadata (author, creation date) and LinkedIn activity to spot uncredentialed middlemen instantly. Understanding Daisy Chains: How multiple layers of indirect brokers jack up prices, delay bid deadlines, and kill profitable transactions. Sanitized Tapes vs. Real Data: Why bidding on anonymized lists without street addresses is a losing strategy and how to demand complete tape transparency. Verifying Hard Money & Private Funds: How to evaluate true proof of funds letters, verify capital sources (checking, SDIRAs, 401ks), and avoid high-risk credit card cash advances. Professional Standards & Red Flags: Identifying key warning signs—from generic email addresses to claims of phantom buyers with "$20M a month" in capital. Upcoming Market Opportunities: Why bank stress, reverse mortgage defaults (HECM), and HUD portfolio sales will create huge opportunities for direct note buyers entering the market. Don't let unlicensed middlemen waste your precious time or steal your profit margins! Stand your ground, verify your sources, and deal directly with true asset managers. Make sure to subscribe, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with an investor who needs a reality check on deal flow! Book a call with Scott at TalkWithScottCarson.com to learn more!  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

    Stop Getting Played: How Real Estate Note Buyers Avoid Fake Brokers & Scams
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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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