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

Scott Carson is the President & CEO of We Close Notes. Scott has been in the mortgage, finance, and banking industry since 2001 and an active real estate investor since 2002. He has been actively buying notes on residential and commercial properties since 2005. Scott is also the host of The Note Closers Show Podcast which covers everything you don’t know about real estate investing!

In this interview, Scott covers his note buying business from start to finish. He goes over how we finds the notes leveraging relationships, uses private capitol to purchase and how he does not rehab properties but rehabs the current occupants! To learn more about Scott and his business visit http://weclosenotes.com/

Scott Carson is the President & CEO of We Close Notes. Scott has been in the mortgage, finance, and banking industry since 2001 and an active real estate investor since 2002. He has been actively buying notes on residential and commercial properties since 2005. Scott is also the host of The Note Closers Show Podcast which covers everything you don’t know about real estate investing!

In this interview, Scott covers his note buying business from start to finish. He goes over how we finds the notes leveraging relationships, uses private capitol to purchase and how he does not rehab properties but rehabs the current occupants! To learn more about Scott and his business visit http://weclosenotes.com/

When it comes to cash flow I never thought about buying non-performing mortgage notes for sale. Actually, I didn’t even know such a thing existed. But when I came in contact with my guest tor this episode – Scott Carson – I was eager to learn how he runs a very profitable business buying mortgage notes.

If you’ve never heard of buying mortgage notes, here’s the summary: It’s buying the paper loan that a homeowner has agreed to pay so that YOU become the bank. Imagine that, receiving mortgage payments FROM someone every month. This episode highlights how you can get into the mortgage note business yourself – including information about how you can be part of a free workshop that will fill you in on all the details. Take the time to listen.

Scott Carson is the President of WeCloseNotes.com and host of the Note Closers Show Podcast. He has been an active note and distressed debt investor since 2008. Austin, TX is home. His company has helped thousands of real estate investors with distressed notes – helping them to acquire and maintain “the Cashflow Hustle”

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In this week’s episode of The Crushing Debt Podcast, we interview our friend Scott Carson of We Close Notes. We first met Scott at Podfest 2018 and look forward to spending time with him again at Podfest 2019. We were also happy to be a guest on Scott’s Show – The Note Closers show.

Scott buys and teaches others to buy non-performing debt at a discount, and then negotiates to help people stay in their homes (or leave with dignity and little to no liability).

Scott and I discuss what types of loans Scott buys (from big banks, from private investors, etc.), why bad debt may be good debt, old loan modifications that may turn into bad debt, and different types of loans.

To contact Scott, visit www.WeCloseNotes.com or email Scott at [email protected].

Read more at http://yesnerlawpodcast.libsyn.com/episode-152-we-close-notes-with-scott-carson#UgPvbrTIUDwTX5LB.99

In this week's episode of The Crushing Debt Podcast, we interview our friend Scott Carson of We Close Notes. We first met Scott at Podfest 2018 and look forward to spending time with him again at Podfest 2019. We were also happy to be a guest on Scott's Show - The Note Closers show.

Scott buys and teaches others to buy non-performing debt at a discount, and then negotiates to help people stay in their homes (or leave with dignity and little to no liability).

Scott and I discuss what types of loans Scott buys (from big banks, from private investors, etc.), why bad debt may be good debt, old loan modifications that may turn into bad debt, and different types of loans.

In this episode of the podcast, host Peter Shinen welcomes "The Note Ninja," Scott Carson, CEO of WeCloseNotes.com, for an in-depth exploration of the specialized world of distressed debt investing. If you have ever wondered how professional investors pivot when the traditional real estate market gets crowded, this is the masterclass you have been waiting for. Scott pulls back the curtain on how he transitioned from mortgage banking to purchasing over $1 billion in distressed notes, becoming one of the few educators teaching the high-stakes niche of non-performing debt. This conversation isn't just about real estate; it is a strategic blueprint for anyone looking to build a resilient, media-driven business that thrives during economic shifts.

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• Becoming the Bank through Distressed Debt: Scott explains the core mechanics of buying "naughty notes"—mortgages that homeowners have stopped paying. By purchasing these debts from regional banks and hedge funds at steep discounts—often 40 to 55 cents on the dollar—investors step into the role of the lender, gaining the flexibility to either rehab the borrower or foreclose on the property.

• The Art of "Rehabilitating" the Borrower: Unlike typical fix-and-flip strategies that focus on property repairs, Scott’s primary goal is to get homeowners back on track. He shares how reinstating a mortgage can lead to immediate 20%+ returns on investment, creating a win-win scenario where the homeowner stays in their house while the investor secures a high-yielding, re-performing asset.

• Navigating the 2026 Economic Landscape: With rising interest rates and shifting market values, Scott breaks down why he believes we are in an economic bubble. He discusses his "recession buffer" strategy—buying assets at such significant discounts that even a market drop won't erase the profit spread—and why he is shifting focus to specific markets like Ohio and Michigan.

• The "Media Company First" Philosophy: Scott and Corey discuss why every modern entrepreneur must view themselves as a media company that happens to do real estate. From hosting over 400 podcast episodes to leveraging LinkedIn and email marketing, Scott details how consistent content creation allows him to go "upstream" to find deals before they ever hit the open market.

• Sustainable Wealth and Actionable Education: For those looking to exit the "rat race," Scott provides a sobering reality check on when to quit your day job. He emphasizes the "tortoise way" of investing, focusing on building monthly cash flow to cover your "monthly nut" rather than chasing "shiny object" get-rich-quick schemes.

Are you ready to stop chasing squirrels and start building a legacy? Whether you are a seasoned investor or a curious newcomer, Scott Carson’s journey from a "deadbeat borrower" to a billion-dollar debt buyer proves that with the right education and consistent action, any market can be a land of opportunity. Don't wait for the market to correct itself—take control of your financial future today by learning the skills that others ignore. Tune in and start forging your own path to authority and freedom!

If you love what you are listening to, then make sure to check out the #1 podcast for note investors by listening to The Note Closers Show!

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Hold onto your hats my friends……I’ve found someone that can match me toe to toe with my energy levels! . Scott Carson (aka “the Note Guy) has been an active real estate investor since 2002 and solely focused on the note industry since 2008 where he buys and sells non-performing mortgages directly from banks and hedge funds from banks all across the country. . His podcast, The Note Closers Show, is all about helping other people replicate what he’s done to be so successful. . During this interview Scott and I discussed: . *How he is using #livecasting to massively grow his audience and engagement. . *The one thing that he’s doing with his #podcast right now that he wishes he had been doing from the very start. . *How to leverage a podcast to gain #business opportunities. . *His top tip for a brand new #podcaster Here is how you can connect with Scott after listening to this episode: Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-note-closers-show-podcast/id1273885274?mt=2 Facebook: Facebook.com/1scottcarson Ready to launch your podcast? Start your FREE 30 Day trial inside of our PODcastermind community! www.LaunchFixGrow.com

In today’s episode, I interview the CEO of We Close Notes and Host of The Note Closer Show Scott Carson. In this episode, we dive into the topic of real estate. We talk about the different career that students can pursue after college in the real estate industry, as well as when you should look into buying vs renting.

Whether you are interested in a career in real estate after college or not, this episode will give you some great insight about the industry that every student should listen to.

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we interview Scott Carson, known as The Note Guy and president of WeCloseNotes. He is a real estate entrepreneur buying distressed debts and mortgages from banks and turns them around to make a profit. Listen as Scott shares the toughest decisions he’s faced so far and some important tidbits how a note buying business works.