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

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

By: 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.

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Episodes
  • Investing in Performing Notes: Analyzing 3 Active Real Estate Note Deals

    Investing in Performing Notes: Analyzing 3 Active Real Estate Note Deals
    Jun 2 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!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 PinterestGet Signed Up For the Next Note Buying Workshop HERE!
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    33 mins
  • Texas Foreclosure Surge: June 2026 Numbers Revealed! 🚨

    Texas Foreclosure Surge: June 2026 Numbers Revealed! 🚨
    May 28 2026
    Are you ready to uncover the massive hidden real estate opportunities hitting the Lone Star State this June? Welcome back to The Note Closers Show! In this episode, we are diving deep into the freshly leaked June 2026 foreclosure data for Texas's biggest counties. After a significant dip last month, foreclosure filings are officially bouncing back, sparking an 11% swing and creating a prime playground for note investors, REO hunters, and private money lenders. Whether you are looking for subject-to deals or trying to deploy private capital, this monthly market breakdown is your ultimate roadmap to distress debt success.📊 Key Episode Takeaways & Market Data:The Big Picture: Texas has clocked 4,091 total foreclosure filings for June 2026. This marks a sharp 8% increase (317 more filings) compared to May's dip.Residential vs. Commercial: The numbers break down to 3,677 residential filings and 414 commercial filings. Commercial foreclosures actually dropped by roughly 11% statewide.Regional Commercial Breakdown: Central Texas down 10% (122 filings); East Texas/Houston area down 25% (60 filings); North Texas/DFW steady (140 filings); South Texas up slightly (72 filings); West Texas flat (21 filings).The County Behemoths: Harris County remains the absolute giant with 572 filings (though down 126 from last month). Bexar County hit 406, Dallas County reached 348, and Tarrant County stands at 277.Massive Winners & Losers: Fort Bend County saw the state's biggest monthly spike, skyrocketing by 126 additional filings. Conversely, Montgomery County hit zero for the second month straight, indicating they likely clear foreclosures on a quarterly schedule.The Boots-on-the-Ground Strategy: Why heading to your local county foreclosure auction is the single best way to network, learn the ropes, and find private money opportunities.🛠️ Resources Mentioned In This Episode:🎯 Get the Ultimate Foreclosure Data: Track the filings and struck-off lists yourself! Head to foreclosure.info and use the checkout discount code WECLOSENOTES to score $20 off your first month's subscription.🎓 Master Distressed Debt: Stop guessing and start investing. Register for our upcoming 2-Day Virtual Note Buying Workshop happening live on Zoom this June 13th & 14th! We’ve condensed this powerhouse training into a hyper-focused weekend. Snag your 200-page manual and full replays at notebuyingfordummies.com for just $297 (originally $997!).The summer of 2026 is heating up, the market is showing real signs of distress, and the inventory is out there waiting for you. Don't sit on the sidelines while other investors lock down these deals. Take action today, grab your lists, sign up for the workshop, and we will see you at the top!Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and LEAVE A REVIEW if you found value in today's market update!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 PinterestGet Signed Up For the Next Note Buying Workshop HERE!
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    13 mins
  • Beyond the Hype: The Best AI Tools for Commercial Real Estate Investors with Jake Heller

    Beyond the Hype: The Best AI Tools for Commercial Real Estate Investors with Jake Heller
    May 22 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 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? SubscrGet Signed Up For the Next Note Buying Workshop HERE!
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    36 mins
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