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- Who Do I Call To Find Note Deals? Part 1
Today’s REI Classroom Lesson
Scott Carson lets us in on who to ask for when calling a bank about finding non-performing notes. He also shares keywords to mention and what not to say.REI Classroom Summary
There are special departments that handle non-performing notes and they’re not always called the same thing. Listen to Scott share some tips from his experiences with talking to the banks.10 min - Look Professional on Social Media as an Investor - Flip Nerd Podcast
If you’re a serious real estate investor that needs to look professional, don’t forget that people are watching you on social media. Potential partners, lenders and others that matter will change their impression of you if you’re presenting yourself as anything other than professional on social media. Scott Carson joins us for this FlipNerd.com Expert Tip to share more!
3 min - Tapping Into IRA Investors In Your Backyard
Today’s REI Classroom Lesson
Today, Scott Carson talks to us about finding local investors with SDIRAs who want to invest passively with a decent rate of return.REI Classroom Summary
Scott Carson explains how to find local investors who are using SDIRAs to invest and how to successfully market to them.7 min - 3 Simple Ways To Build Your Network (and Net Worth) - REI Classroom
Today’s REI Classroom Lesson
Scott Carson goes over a few ways to build up your database of connections. This is a crucial step in building up your real estate investing business.Are you leaving money on the table by neglecting your network? In this episode of FlipNerd's REI Classroom, Scott Carson reveals the top 3 mistakes real estate investors make when building their database and how to avoid them! Get actionable strategies to grow your network, find more deals, and supercharge your profits.
Here's what you'll discover:
- Avoid The Trap of the Shoebox! Create a database.
- Reach out With An Email! Stay in communication with everyone!
- LinkedIn Goldmine: Why a professional LinkedIn profile is vital.
- Attend a lot of Real Estate Meetings Find out what to improve
- Give-Give-Give: Why providing value is more valuable than asking for money.
Conclusion:
Unlock the potential of your network! Subscribe and learn how to build a database that drives profits and helps you succeed in real estate investing.
REI Classroom Summary
From the simple act of handing out your business card to having a professional and active social media presence, you need to get your name out there and network with the right people.8 min - The Private Money Formula: How To Raise Money For All Real Estate featuring Scott Carson
Today’s REI Classroom Lesson
Scott Carson explains the simple formula that you need to know when considering how much private money you can bring in.Scott Carson joins FlipNerd's REI Classroom to share the "Private Money Formula," This system will explode the amount of capital that sits untouched in your existing network and learn the strategy for making sure this is ready for your business
Here's what you'll discover:
- The Untapped Potential Unlock the potential wealth.
- Why it does matter to build a Network.. How much does building a network do.
- Marketing, Marketing Marketing! The secret to always getting better
- How Much Will an Open Give To You? What returns you should get from 4400$.
- How To Give Give Give!: Learning that is the most valuable.
- How to Follow Steps for the Best ROI
- **What you need to remember **- Learn what you should do, and never look back
- Take a Chance! Try some new things, and you might excel
Conclusion:
Ready to transform your real estate empire, and not waste money and resources again! Subscribe now for a new outlook!
REI Classroom Summary
While sending your contacts emails, make sure you’re providing them with content and are building rapport as you go along.7 min - 3 Reasons Why Non Performing Notes Perform Better
Today’s REI Classroom Lesson
Today, Scott Carson enlightens us about the 3 reasons why non-performing notes perform really well.REI Classroom Summary
From the amount of inventory to the price, there are clear benefits to investing with non-performing notes.7 min - Scott Carson Shares Why You NEVER Go Back to an Old Job: Success Unfiltered Podcast with Michelle Weinstein
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 all across the country.
Scott is the CEO of WeCloseNotes.com and the creator of the Note Buying for Dummies workshop that focuses on the 3 F’s of Note Buying…The Find, Fund and Flip. He has purchased over half a billion dollars in distressed debt for his own portfolio and purchases assets in over 30 states across the United States.
He is a highly sought after speaker on distressed debt and was the 2014 Note Educator of the Year. He has also been featured in numerous newspapers including Investor’s Business Daily, The Wall Street Journal and Inc.com. He has also helped thousands of other real estate investors come to the dark side of investing by plunging into the world on NPN’s or non performing notes. An avid sports fan and reader, you can find him home in Austin, Texas when he isn’t buying assets for his own portfolio or sharing his love of the note game.
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Here are a few key secrets we talked about in this episode:
Michelle introduces Scott Carson.Scott takes us back about 10 years to when he was working for someone else in his J-O-B.Scott shares the story of how his boss wanted to pay him to train someone else to do what Scott was so good at – buying non-performing mortgages, but didn’t want to give the job to Scott himself.The boss turning Scott down was just the slap in the face that Scott needed to set off on his own venture.For six months Scott spent time reading personal and professional development as well as putting his knowledge to the test.Scott explains what his company does and how it works.The biggest NO that Scott received was when he was trying to buy a portfolio with over 100 assets, and the investor he was working with walked away. (Scott shares the whole story in this episode).Scott turns each of his NO’s into a game. He tells himself that each NO is a not right now, not a permanent NO.When looking for investors, Scott advises that you go for mid-size fish, not the whales. (Scott explains this analogy in this episode).When Scott was looking for the mid-sized fish, he had a method to how he chose who to reach out to.“Seek counsel and not advice.” ~ Scott CarsonScott knew that if he kept going and going and calling people he would eventually hear a YES.Only 48% of salespeople will reach out to a prospect more than once. The sale is all in the follow-up!Michelle and Scott talk about the movie Wall Street.A good piece of advice: When speaking with your prospect ask them when is a good time to follow-up, and then do it!Scott is a firm believer in the personal touch – sending thank you cards and other small gifts.Scott shares his story of how during his second year in business he hit a dry spell and how he considered going back to his old job.Scott tells Michelle what he would advise his younger self.Connect with Scott Carson:We Close NotesFacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedInIf you loved this episode please consider sharing it with a friend! And we’d love it if you wrote us a 5 Star review on iTunes and subscribed to the show!P.S. Are you doing what you love or are you stuck in a job you hate? In THIS BLOG POST, learn how you can do what you love and find success!
33 min - 3 Biggest Mistakes Of New Investors = REI Classroom Podcast
Today’s REI Classroom Lesson
Today, Scott Carson shares 3 major mistakes that new investors make and explains how to avoid these mistakes so that you can be successful.Are you looking to explode in real estate, and want to have a successful note? Let's unlock your future by creating the right foundation! Learn the most common issues while working hard from FlipNerd.
Learn:
Here's what you'll discover:
- Create a Great Business Card Get away from being cheap, and create content.
- Know your Database! - Utilize This Tool and be successful.
- Know to Sell - Get help now and find the clients of the future.
- Never Stop Growing Never stop trying to improve
- Leverage - Start Now!! - Now is the time and you need to leverage
- The Madoff Way? NO. - Know What is Real, not fake.
- Create a Better Goal and Better Team Always be building and improveing
Conclusion:
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REI Classroom Summary
From looking for your deals to not efficiently networking, there’s some key areas that if done correctly, can put you ahead of the game.9 min - 10 Tips for Raising Private Money for Real Estate Note Deals [Distressed Pro Podcast]
In this dynamic episode of the DistressedPro.com podcast, Scott Carson shares his top 10 tips for raising private money and fueling your note investing business. Learn how to overcome the #1 challenge for new investors: finding capital!
Here's what you'll discover:
- Private Money Mindset Develop the mindset to take action by seeing success.
- Networking With your Dream Team What your team is and why they are so important to succeed with REI.
- Overcome Fear: Get over yourself, and begin
- Dominate LinkedIn: Get your account rocking to get the funding from your team.
- Always Follow the money: Find it for your own deal, where all the investors are
- **Finding Good Support: ** Having an assistant makes everything easier.
- Finding The List!: - Knowing what your assets are to have people know to look at.
- Always Network At Any Deal - Build a list of lenders
- Offer the value of your expertise
- Taking Action is Key!: Start today.
Conclusion:
Don't let a lack of capital hold you back! These 10 power-packed tips will equip you to find the private money you need to build a thriving note investing business.
50 min - REI Classroom: Explode Your Database with This LinkedIn Growth Hack from Scott Carson
Today’s REI Classroom Lesson
Scott Carson shares his strategy on expanding your database through LinkedIn. He shares how to make sure your profile is set up properly and how to find important connections organically.Scott Carson from WeCloseNotes.com shares an action plan of how to explode your network by diving head first into LinkedIn. Discover how to strategically expand your reach, find the right connections, and leverage LinkedIn to generate more deals and unlock private money.
Here's what you'll discover:
- Professional LinkedIn Profile: Creating an account if you do not have one, to build a strong social profile
- LinkedIn Searches Finding the Right People to Expand.
- Database Export - How to Export People From a LinkedIn Account to Improve Your Sales Numbers.
- Connection Levels Navigating 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degree LinkedIn contacts.
- How To Find the Right Group: Getting into an REI community
- The Importance of LinkedIn: Attracting the right clients
- Automate Through LinkedIn - Utilize OctopusCRM!
Conclusion:
Stop wasting time on platforms that don't deliver! Check the links below to learn how to sky rocket your Linkedin and get into real estate investing.
9 min
About The Best Of Scott Carson - Mastering the Art of Note Investing
From the publisher's feed
Are you tired of the "Three Ts" of real estate investing: Tenants, Toilets, and Termites?
Welcome to The Best of Scott Carson, the ultimate audio…
library for real estate investors ready to graduate from being a landlord to becoming the bank. Curated from thousands of hours of content, this podcast serves as a definitive "Greatest Hits" collection from the mind of Scott Carson, the industry’s leading expert on the secondary mortgage market, as he appears on different podcasts and conferences.
For years, Scott Carson (known globally as "The Note Guy") has dominated the distressed debt industry, teaching everyday investors how to purchase non-performing mortgages directly from banks and hedge funds at steep discounts. While the mainstream real estate world fights over overpriced fix-and-flips or low-margin rental properties, Scott’s listeners are learning to tap into the trillions of dollars in distressed debt that clog the balance sheets of lending institutions.
This show is not just another generic real estate podcast. It is a tactical masterclass designed to shortcut your learning curve. We have combed through the archives of The Note Closers Show to bring you only the most impactful, high-level, and actionable episodes. Whether you are a seasoned real estate pro looking to diversify your portfolio or a complete novice looking for a path to passive income, this feed delivers the specific strategies you need to succeed without the fluff.
Why Subscribe to The Best of Scott Carson?
Investing in mortgage notes allows you to control the asset without managing the property. You aren’t fixing leaky roofs; you are modifying loans, helping homeowners stay in their houses, or taking back properties to sell for massive profits. This podcast peels back the curtain on this secretive industry, revealing how to find the deals, how to fund them using Other People’s Money (OPM), and how to turn "bad debt" into incredible cash flow.
Scott’s teaching style is direct, high-energy, and rooted in real-world experience. He shares his wins, his losses, and the exact marketing funnels he uses to raise millions in private capital. You will learn the legalities, the due diligence processes, and the exit strategies that generate double-digit returns.
Topics Covered in This Podcast:
To give you a roadmap of what you will learn, here is a comprehensive list of the core topics covered in The Best of Scott Carson:
- Introduction to Note Investing: Understanding the difference between "Performing" and "Non-Performing" notes and why banks sell debt at a discount.
- Sourcing Deals: How to bypass the middleman and contact asset managers at banks and hedge funds directly to get the first look at deal tapes.
- The "Become the Bank" Mindset: transitioning from active landlord duties to passive note ownership.
- Due Diligence Mastery: How to verify property values, check tax records, assess title issues, and review collateral files before you spend a dime.
- Raising Private Capital: Proven marketing strategies to attract private lenders and fund your deals using Self-Directed IRAs and 401(k)s.
- Workout Strategies: The art of the borrower interview, loan modifications, "Cash for Keys," and Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure.
- Foreclosure Processes: Navigating the legal timeline of taking a property back when a workout isn’t possible.
- Marketing for Investors: How to use LinkedIn, email marketing, and social media to build a brand that attracts both deals and dollars.
- Buying in Bulk: Strategies for purchasing pools of notes versus one-off assets.
- Vendor Management: How to build a power team of attorneys, servicers, and r
- Residential vs. Commercial Notes: Analyzing the risks and rewards of different asset classes.
Join the Revolution
If you are ready to stop hunting for tenants and start hunting for cash flow, subscribe to The Best of Scott Carson. Book a call with Scott today at http://TalkWithScottCarson.com!