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Note Night in America

Note Night in America

By: The "Note Guy" Scott Carson
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Unlock Six Figures & Beyond in Distressed Debt Investing.

Welcome to "Note Night in America," the essential weekly podcast for savvy real estate investors worldwide! Every Monday night, a global community tunes in live with host Scott Carson, CEO of WeCloseNotes.com, to master the niche world of note investing and distressed debt.

Since 2010, Scott has mentored the "Who's Who" in the note industry, helping investors close on thousands of deals and providing the specific coaching needed to build a successful real estate business.

What We Cover (Topics & Keywords):

  • Finding Deals: Learn insider tips and tricks for sourcing nonperforming, performing, residential, commercial, owner-financed, or institutional paper.
  • Raising Capital: Master the art of private funding, including strategies for finding Self-Directed IRA (SDIRA) investors using county record hacks.
  • Marketing: Effective strategies for marketing your business to attract sellers and capital partners.
  • Workouts & Due Diligence: Navigate complex situations like foreclosures, loan modifications, and legal compliance.
  • Expert Interviews: Weekly interviews with attorneys, loan servicers, vendors, and top industry experts.
  • Motivation & Mindset: The mental toughness required for entrepreneurial success and making six figures and beyond.

Meet Your Host: Scott Carson

A 20-plus year veteran as a real estate investor and entrepreneur, Scott is a multiple award winning educator and podcaster, and a media favorite, featured in The Wall Street Journal, Inc.com, Investors Business Daily, and hundreds of conferences, podcasts, and real estate clubs across the country. He brings honest, no-bull experience to help you reduce your learning curve and maximize the learning process.

Join the Tribe:

  • Listen Live: Register for the live weekly webinar at http://NoteNightinAmerica.com.
  • Scott's AI Clone: Ask questions and get answers at http://ScottClone.com
  • Watch Replays: Catch video episodes at http://WeCloseNotes.tv.
  • Free Book: Download Scott's free book at noteblueprint.com.
  • Connect: Schedule a one-on-one call with Scott at http://TalkWithScottCarson.com.

Subscribe now and start your journey to financial freedom through debt investing!

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Episodes
  • Double-Digit ROI: Three Performing Notes Breakdown

    Double-Digit ROI: Three Performing Notes Breakdown
    Jun 1 2026
    Welcome to another high-value episode of Money Monday! We are officially kicking off June and stepping into the high-stakes final month of Q2. As banks and hedge funds look to clean up their books and move assets before the mid-year mark, the note buying market is heating up with massive opportunities for savvy real estate investors. In this episode, host Scott Carson breaks down the mechanics of note investing, shares updates on recent institutional networking meetings downtown, and dives deep into a brand-new three-note tape that just landed on his desk. Whether you are looking for predictable cash flow, substantial underlying equity, or unique commercial real estate angles, this breakdown illustrates exactly how to analyze real estate debt for maximum return. Tune in to find out how to evaluate seasoning, handle arrearages, run due diligence, and use consistent marketing to raise private capital so you can close more deals. Key Topics CoveredThe Q2 Banking Clean-Out: Why June is historically a prime month for buying performing and non-performing notes directly from financial institutions and hedge funds looking to offload assets. Evaluating the 3-Note Tape: A comprehensive walkthrough of a newly received tape featuring clean, owner-financed assets with strong underlying equity. Deep Dive: Orange, Texas Residential Note: Analyzing a 2-bedroom, 1-bath single-family asset with five plus years of seasoning, carrying a 16% cash-on-cash return, and bought at a deep discount relative to market value. Deep Dive: Lorain, Ohio Residential Note: Looking at a 2-bedroom, 2-bath property with nine months of seasoning that boasts a projected 14% cash-on-cash return. Deep Dive: Melbourne, Florida Commercial Note: Exploring the unique advantages of a 3,700 sq. ft. commercial medical office asset on the Space Coast featuring an active operating tenant, an 8% interest rate, and a lucrative upcoming balloon payment. Navigating Arrearages and Lender Advances: How to review servicer notes, quantify property tax advances, and structure repayment plans to boost your overall ROI. The ROI of Property Inspections: Why spending $85 to $100 on quick occupancy checks and exterior BPOs saves thousands during due diligence. Marketing for Capital Raising: Practical tips on staying consistent with email blasts, social media, and drip marketing to attract passive investors ahead of mid-year quarterly financial statements. Conclusion & Call to ActionReal estate note investing allows you to become the bank, yielding predictable passive returns without the hassles of traditional property management. If you want to review the exact tape discussed in today's episode, it is officially live in our Basecamp group for our community members! Are you ready to take your real estate investing business to the next level? Don't forget that our next two-day Note Buying for Dummies Workshop is happening soon, followed by our extensive 7-week training series focused on marketing for private capital. Check the links below to secure your seat, grab your community discounts, or schedule a strategy call. Go out, take some action, and we will see you at the top!Watch the original Video Here!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Note Night in America community today:WeCloseNotes.comScott Carson FacebookScott Carson TwitterScott Carson LinkedInNote Night in America YouTubeNote Night in America VimeoScott Carson InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest
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    31 mins
  • Beyond the Hype: The Best AI Tools for Commercial Real Estate Investors

    Beyond the Hype: The Best AI Tools for Commercial Real Estate Investors
    Jun 1 2026
    Is artificial intelligence going to replace real estate professionals, or just the ones who refuse to adapt? The world of real estate is moving faster than ever, and if you aren't leveraging the cutting-edge tech hitting the market, you're actively falling behind the competition. If you want to stop wasting hours on tedious data entry and start closing more deals exponentially faster, it’s time to change how you do business.In this episode, host Scott Carson sits down with Jake Heller, a third-generation real estate professional, licensed broker, and founder of the AI for CRE Collective. Despite having "dirty hands" on the physical side of real estate and zero formal tech background, Jake recognized a massive void in how the industry adopts advanced technology. He brought together leading real estate minds to form a powerhouse community dedicated to testing, filtering, and deploying practical AI tools directly into commercial and residential investing workflows.Jake pulls back the curtain on his massive database of over 650 commercial real estate AI tools—revealing why most vertical solutions on the market are garbage and how general-purpose powerhouses like Claude have become his absolute daily driver. From running automated weekly market reports to utilizing AI-powered voice outreach and generating institutional-quality deal decks in under ten minutes, this episode is a masterclass in modern real estate leverage. Whether you're a broker looking to target high-probability buyers or a note investor trying to scrub nationwide spreadsheets in seconds, Jake outlines the exact frameworks needed to build a lean, high-ROI business machine.Key Topics Covered:The $30 Trillion Tech Gap: Why commercial real estate has historically been incredibly slow to adopt technology, and why tech built by non-real estate developers usually fails.Filtering the Noise: Inside Jake's database of 650+ real estate AI platforms and his process for picking out the tiny handful that actually yield a measurable ROI.The "Jack of All Trades" Model: Why general-purpose AI platforms like Claude are often vastly superior to expensive niche industry solutions.Don't AI Everything: The critical mistake of over-automating basic tasks, and how to establish clear, measurable KPIs for your tech integration.The Human in the Loop: Navigating accuracy hurdles, running quality control on data outputs, and mastering the new modern skill set of AI prompt auditing.One-Click Feasibility & Entitlements: How Jake's firm uses AI for permit expediting, structural development standards, and predicting approval likelihoods in tough landscapes like Los Angeles.Automated Lead Generation & Outreach: Utilizing automated internet scrapers to track local zoning shifts, new businesses, and regulatory changes on autopilot.Leveling the Geographic Playing Field: How data aggregation allows solo operators to instantly get up to speed on foreign real estate markets and out-compete teams ten times their size.Bypassing Nondisclosure Hurdles: Smart strategies for scrubbing public county appraisal records to track self-directed IRA investors for capital raising campaigns.Embracing artificial intelligence is no longer an optional luxury—it is a baseline requirement to survive the modern real estate shift. Real estate remains a fundamentally simple, relationship-driven business, but the tools you choose will ultimately dictate your speed, accuracy, and profitability. Stop grinding through outdated workflows, overcome the learning curve, and start automating the boring stuff so you can focus entirely on putting big deals together. Head over to aiforcrecollective.com to grab their top 10 free AI workflows and take action today!Watch the Video Here!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Note Night in America community today:WeCloseNotes.comScott Carson FacebookScott Carson TwitterScott Carson LinkedIn
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    34 mins
  • Everything You Need to Know About Filing Bankruptcy with Adrienne Hines

    Everything You Need to Know About Filing Bankruptcy with Adrienne Hines
    May 25 2026
    Are you drowning in unmanageable debt, trying to outrun compounding interest, or tapping into your future just to make minimum payments? It’s time to stop the bleeding and erase the stigma. For decades, the word "bankruptcy" has been buried under a mountain of shame, myths, and misconceptions —but what if it’s actually the ultimate financial off-ramp designed to protect you, hit the reset button, and pave the way to true wealth? In this powerful episode, host Scott Carson sits down with Adrienne Hines, a powerhouse bankruptcy attorney with over 30 years of experience. Known widely as the "Ladylike Lawyer," Adrienne is on a mission to bust the biggest myths surrounding bankruptcy and show Americans how to break free from the trap of predatory interest rates. Whether you are a struggling homeowner, an entrepreneur bouncing back from a bad deal, or someone facing uncontrolled medical bills, Adrienne details the exact rules, timelines, and financial safeguards that are built directly into the U.S. Constitution to give you a fresh start. Adrienne drops an absolute masterclass on navigating the legal system, mapping out how the process works on both the consumer and business sides. Learn the distinct differences between a magical Chapter 7 debt wipeout and a strategic Chapter 13 restructuring. Discover how to completely shield your 401(k) and retirement accounts from collectors, and why taking out a debt consolidation loan might actually be the worst move you could make. If you are ready to remove the emotional clutter of financial stress and shift your path toward building actual wealth, this episode is your blueprint. Key Topics Covered:The $10,000 Rule of Thumb: Adrienne breaks down the exact baseline of when it is time to stop guessing and start consulting a professional. Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13 Demystified: A comprehensive look at the "magical" Chapter 7 wipeout versus a Chapter 13 reorganization plan. The Income Test & Regional Realities: How household income brackets dictate your filing options, with specific real-world examples. Capitalism, Risk, and the Constitution: Why the Founding Fathers codified bankruptcy laws to promote bold risk-taking and avoid debtors' prisons. The Magic of the Automatic Stay: How uploading your petition instantly freezes foreclosures, sheriff sales, and aggressive garnishments. The High-Income Business Owner Loophole: Discover the critical "50% business debt" caveat that lets high earners bypass traditional means testing. The Top 6 Triggers of Bankruptcy: Debunking the overspending myth by outlining the actual structural causes of American financial stress. The 3-2-240 Tax Discharge Secret: The 5 strict, overlapping IRS rules required to legally wipe out back income taxes through bankruptcy. Protecting the Nest Egg: Why your 401(k) and ERISA retirement accounts are 100% safe—and why cashing them out is a critical error. The Timeline to a 720 Credit Score: A realistic look at buying cars and restoring an elite credit profile much sooner than you think. Bankruptcy is not a death sentence; it is a profound legal tool structured to pull you off the predatory compounding interest merry-go-round. The longer you sit in financial misery, the less time you have to fund your retirement or scale your next big business venture. Take personal responsibility by exploring your rights, mapping out a transparent legal solution, and stepping confidently into your financial future. Head over to TheLadylikeLawyer.com to access Adrienne's elite national consumer bankruptcy referral network and start taking action today!Watch the Original VIDEO HERE!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Note Night in America community today:WeCloseNotes.comScott Carson FacebookScott Carson TwitterScott Carson LinkedInNote Night in America YouTubeNote Night in America VimeoScott Carson InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest
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    52 mins
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