

The Note Closers Show Podcast
Scott Carson
The Note Closers Show Podcast covers everything you don’t know about real estate investing today, specifically the world of note investing. Scott Carson, CEO of We Close Notes, interviews experts in the note investing field, including vendors he works with, and students he has trained. Prepare to be educated and entertained on the secrets of how you can control millions of dollars’ worth of property for pennies on the dollar, through investing in distressed real estate notes. Scott and his students have each closed thousands of deals, all over the United States. Listen each week to stay on top of the latest developments in note investing, how to get to the right people, avoid the wrong people, get the inside track on buying from the banks, find the notes you are looking for, negotiate the best price, and make the high returns you deserve. Whether you are focused on performing, nonperforming, owner-financed, first, second, residential or commercial notes, you are in the right spot! Scott will show you how to find the deals where others aren’t looking, how to get the banks to call you with deals, and how to attract the right type of investors who are looking to fund your deals.
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.
Some of the previous guests of the Note Closers Show have been professional athletes, Emmy award-winning life coaches, and a variety of best-selling authors and experts in their fields to add value to the businesses and lives of the millions of listeners of the Note Closers Show across the United States and over one hundred different countries. You can also listen to the podcast on a variety of different AM and FM radio stations across the country. You can also watch the episodes on the WeCloseNotes YouTube channel. If you want to tap into the Note Closers Show family and information network, you can by texting Notes to 72000 or by checking out the WeCloseNotes.com website for a full schedule of events and trainings offered. www.WeCloseNotes.com
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.
Some of the previous guests of the Note Closers Show have been professional athletes, Emmy award-winning life coaches, and a variety of best-selling authors and experts in their fields to add value to the businesses and lives of the millions of listeners of the Note Closers Show across the United States and over one hundred different countries. You can also listen to the podcast on a variety of different AM and FM radio stations across the country. You can also watch the episodes on the WeCloseNotes YouTube channel. If you want to tap into the Note Closers Show family and information network, you can by texting Notes to 72000 or by checking out the WeCloseNotes.com website for a full schedule of events and trainings offered. www.WeCloseNotes.com
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Sep 18, 2025 • 49min
How to Spot & Identify a Daisy Chain Tape - Tape Breakdown with Karl Mitchell
Transform a Note Tape From Junk to Jewels! 💎 📝Ready to master the art of analyzing note tapes and identifying hidden gems? Join Scott Carson as he coaches new student Carl Mitchell on a real-life tape analysis! Learn how to spot the red flags of "joker brokers" and implement proven due diligence strategies to find profitable note deals.In this episode, you'll discover:The Journey to Note Investing: Carl's backstory and how he came to The Note ClosersHow to Get Started In Real Estate Learn from Carl's journey and take the dive!Why Direct Mail Isn't The end-all solutionFinding a List to Get Started: The step by step methods to starting right with finding great leads.Spotting "Joker Broker" Red Flags:Recognizing old tapes.Looking for flexible vs negotiation.Inaccurate list prices and inconsistent data.Listing Hardest Hit Funds that don’t exist.The Power of Due Diligence:Double-checking property ownership using the assessor's website.Identifying discrepancies in addresses and loan information.State Specific Make sure to know where the areas are that you are searching.Understanding a Potential Investors ObjectivesMust Be Occupied Why this point is so important for long term goals.Elimating notes that don't matter Why it's important to weed out what isn't going to work for you.Calculating Returns and Potential Profit: Analyzing potential yield and profit scenarios.Why you need to re-engineer those numbers to create successThe Best Photo is Key to Getting Investors InvolvedWhat are some strategies that can be usedReady to turn your note-finding skills into a profit-generating machine? Tune in now to unlock the secrets of tape analysis and start finding the deals that other investors miss! 🚀 💰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 Virtual Note Buying Workshop Now!

Sep 16, 2025 • 36min
Self-Directed IRA Secrets: Investing in Real Estate & Notes!
Unlock Your Retirement Potential: The Ultimate Guide to Self-Directed IRAs! 💰Tired of limited investment options in your traditional IRA? Discover the power of self-directed IRAs (SDIRAs) and unlock a world of possibilities, from real estate and notes to private equity and beyond! Join Scott Carson as he breaks down everything you need to know about SDIRAs.In this episode, you'll discover:What is a Self-Directed IRA? Learn the basics of SDIRAs and how they differ from traditional IRAs.The Latest Contribution Limits (2025):General limit: $7,000Catch-up contribution (50+): Additional $1,000Ways to potentially contribute over $7,000 a year.Types of SDIRAs:Traditional IRARoth IRA401k (self-employed / solo 401k)SEP IRA (simplified employee pension)SIMPLE IRA (savings incentive match plan for employees)HSA (health savings account)HSA Insights: Learn how to invest the money from your HSA.Prohibited Transactions: Know the rules to avoid costly penalties and loss of tax-deferred status.Using A 3rd Party Person To Handle Work On A Property. Why It is important to do.The Backdoor Roth IRA Strategy:Who it's for: High-income earners exceeding direct contribution limits.Step-by-step process: Traditional IRA contribution + Roth conversion.Pro-rata rule: A critical consideration for those with existing pre-tax IRA balances.Checkbook IRAs (LLC IRAs):How they work: Structuring the IRA to own an LLC for greater control.Benefits: Faster transactions, reduced fees, expanded investment options.Drawbacks: Complexity, ongoing costs, increased responsibility.When they're suitable: Experienced investors making frequent real estate transactions.Avoiding Scams and Misleading Information: How to avoid falling victim to scammers.The Importance of Due Diligence. Be wary of promoters that overstate the benefits.Consulting with professionals: Seek legal/financial advice before making changes.Get started today! How to put a small amount of money into a SDIRA.Ready to take control of your retirement savings and invest in what YOU know best? Tune in now to unlock the power of self-directed IRAs! 🚀 💰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 WCN Membership HERE!

Sep 12, 2025 • 40min
Financial Independence: Create Your Dream Life with Nik Johnson
Unlock Your Potential: The Keys to Financial Freedom & Inspiring Others! 🗝️ 🚀Want to retire early, achieve financial independence, and make a positive impact on the world? Join Scott Carson as he interviews Nik Johnson, host of the Everyday Money Heroes podcast! Discover Nick's journey from computer programmer and accidental landlord to financial freedom and inspiring others to take control of their lives.In this episode, you'll discover:Nick's Journey to Financial Independence: From car lots to real estate to early retirement.The Car Lot Failure: Why trying to be too honest didn’t work out for car sales.How did he Become An Acidental Landlord?The Secret to Finding Great Deals: "You make your money when you buy it, not when you sell it."The Importance of Community: Connecting with like-minded individuals and finding support.The Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) Movement: Understanding the 4% rule and building a plan for early retirement."OK With Delaying Gratification"Don't just look at what is now, what do the opportunities to go after look like?"You Can Only Give What You Know"His Time With the Military: Thank you for your service to the army.The Importance of a Supportive Spouse: How to communicate and work together to achieve financial goals (the "CENT" framework).What is required for a fulfilling relationship. CommunicationOvercoming Limiting Beliefs:You Can Be That Exception.Recognizing and challenging negative mindsets.Giving Back and Paying It Forward:Nick's quarterly financial independence workshops.Mentoring and connecting others with resources.The Value of Helping Others: Connect with the rest of the worldWhy it's okay to failReady to take control of your financial future and inspire others along the way? Tune in now to discover Nick's secrets to financial freedom and a fulfilling life! 🚀💰Connect with Nik HERE!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 Virtual Note Buying Workshop Now!

Sep 11, 2025 • 42min
The Secret World of Private Lending with Ashlee Edwards
Ditch the Landlord Life: How to Become a Private Money Lender & Earn Passive Income! 🏡 ➡️ 🏦Tired of toilets and tenants? Want to invest in real estate without buying properties? Join Scott Carson as he interviews Ashley Edwards, attorney, real estate investor, and private money lending strategist! Discover how to leverage your 401k or savings to fund real estate deals and become the bank!In this episode, you'll discover:Ashley’s Introduction To Private Money Lending: Discover her start and drive to private money lending.What inspired her to do it: What the power clients of her mentor used to do it right.The Private Lending Mindset: Why it always pays to be the bank, whether owning the debt or creating it.State Specifics: Why Texas is such a safe place to invest your money.How to Get Started:Using your old 401k or savings to fund deals.The importance of education and knowing your industry.Why she recommends investing in the areas you understand.Building Connections and Relationships: the key ingredient for success.Creating Systems: Building a team, and having resources to learn from.What's the most important aspect that you should be aware of before you take on private lending? How many people think there is a ton of regulations.Key Documents for safe investing What is needed for you to have great success.Due Diligence Essentials: What to look for in comps, scope of work, and borrower qualifications.Security types What security do you have with those micro loansTerms & Conditions: Knowing what kind of terms you should be setting up before taking on loans.Calculating Returns: How to calculate profitsHow did you end up getting those initial files set up here in Texas? Who to reach out to, and how they helped.What are you looking to do or achieve with your business long term?Why lending to General Contractors is always ideal!Ready to unlock a new path to financial freedom? Tune in now to discover the power of private money lending and start building wealth outside of Wall Street! 🚀 💰Check out Ashlee's Private Lending Training HERE!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 Virtual Note Buying Workshop Now!

Sep 10, 2025 • 44min
Mindset & Money: Overcoming Financial Blocks for a Life You Love with Linda Grizely
Reinvent Your Finances, Reinvent Your Life: The Power of the MeMoney Method! 🚀 💰Ready to break free from budget burnout and create a financial plan that truly reflects your values and goals? Join Scott Carson as he interviews Linda Grizely, personal finance educator, motivational speaker, and creator of the Money Method! Discover how to ditch the outdated financial advice and cultivate a money mindset that empowers you to live a life you love.In this episode, you'll discover:Linda's Incredible Journey:Overcoming challenges as a teen mom.Returning to college at 48 and building a multi-six-figure career.How She Reinvented Her Career After Divorce.The Importance of Mindset: The role of the personality and the mindset, and it's relationship to money.The Stockdale Paradox: Accepting reality while maintaining unwavering optimism.The Pitfalls of Outdated Financial Advice: Why your parents' or neighbors' advice might not work for you.The Biggest Mind Blocks Clients Face: Overcoming stories and other people's opnions to create a financial strategy.The Key Component of Vision: You have to take control of where you are headed.The Down Side To The Budget.The Money Method: Creating a life that you love beyond a budget.The Truth About Layaway. It used to be a tool for not spending beyond your means, and now it is for taking what you want.Buy now and pay later. How they can be tools or destruction to your finances.The Power of "Me Money":Prioritizing yourself and your values in your financial plan.Putting "You" as a line item in your budget.Permission to Invest in Yourself: Getting over the guilt of spending money on your own well-being.Changing That $100,000 Brain: If You are going to want to level up yourself, so that you're there more than a flash in the pan.How much money will I need?Breaking Bad Habits. If you are ready to take big, bold steps to change your life, And you want to work those steps into your finances.Why I want to be that vision, like? So I really want to be someone who is empowering and inspiring other people that meets them where they are.Ready to break free from financial fear and create a money plan that truly aligns with your life's vision? Tune in now and discover the power of the MeMoney Method! 🚀🔑Check out Linda's Website HERE!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

Sep 9, 2025 • 31min
The Conjuring Up of NoTe Deals
Conjure Up Deals from the Beyond: How to Attract High-Return Notes to Your Inbox! 👻 📝Ready to banish the demons of deal drought and summon an abundance of profitable notes? Join Scott Carson as he reveals his "T.A.P.E.S." system for attracting high-return deals to your inbox – no soul-selling required! Learn how to ditch outdated marketing tactics and embrace a modern approach to note investing success.In this episode, you'll discover:The Problem with Direct Mail: Why postcards and letters are often ineffective in today's market.Why are most people not finding note deals? Because they are Inherently Lazy or don't know how to market like its 2025 instead of 1995.The T.A.P.E.S. System:T - Titles: Job titles on LinkedIn (Special Asset Manager, Secondary Marketing Manager, etc.)A - Assignments: Researching assignments of mortgages at the County Recorder's Office (using Netra Online).P - People: Networking with other investors and building relationships.E - Events: Attending true industry conferences and mortgage banking association conferences.S - Social: Posting and following up professionally on social media (LinkedIn is key!).Avoiding The Joker Brokers.Finding Asset Managers: What can rocketreach.com do for your business?Reverse Engineer To find where the note sellers bought from.Creating a Database: Building your own contact list and drip marketing to it regularly.Ditch the limiting beliefs and get out there and conjure some note deals.Don't let limiting beliefs hold you back! Tune in now to learn how to "conjure up" profitable note deals and create a steady stream of high-return investments. 🚀 💰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 Virtual Note Buying Workshop Now!

Sep 8, 2025 • 24min
Don't Buy Notes in NJ! Stupid New Foreclosure Laws
RUN, Don't Walk: Why New Jersey Foreclosures Are a Trap for Note Investors! 🏃♀️ 🚩Thinking about buying notes in New Jersey? Think again! Scott Carson unleashes a fiery rant on the latest changes to New Jersey's foreclosure laws, exposing why they're a lender's worst nightmare and why you should avoid the Garden State at all costs.In this episode, you'll discover:The "Progressive" New Foreclosure Rules: Community wealth preservation programs, expanded access, and more… that all spell trouble for lenders.The Rant Begins: Scott is fired up over the new legislation to help lenders and borrowers, but not really helping. It makes about as much sense as the script for Super Troopers!The Core changes of the new Foreclosure Law: Signed into Law January.The New Notice Requirements: Now you have to label your mail as such that it's a notice of the seal of forclosure!What upset prices must look like: The foreclosing plaintiff must provide a good faith estimate of the upset price BEFORE the Auction and you can't budge from that!.No contacting borrowers: Lenders can't reach out to borrowers and ask if they are wanting to participate in the sales.What about after foreclosure? The long game, can be a trap for real estate investors.The Crazy Penalties for Non-Compliance: If you violate the 84-month occupancy requirement, get ready to pay up to $500,000.Why New Jersey is "off the list". The way for the government to make a hand out and take more money from the little guy.New Sheriff Commission fees: Get ready to pay your Sheriff 6% of the Winning Bid!.If you're a note investor or lender, you NEED to hear this episode! Don't get caught in the New Jersey foreclosure trap – listen now and protect your investments! 🛡️ ⛔Link to the Article Here!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 PinterestTo see if Scott Carson's 1:1 Note Coaching Program is right for you, book a call with Scott HERE!

Sep 5, 2025 • 33min
Why You Should Attend the DFW Capital Markets Summit with Jeff Johnson from REJournals
Want to unlock the secrets of commercial real estate investing? Join Scott Carson as he interviews Jeff Johnson, CEO of RE Journals and Red News, to discover the power of local events, networking, and actionable market insights! Learn how to navigate the commercial landscape and find off-market opportunities in your own backyard.In this episode, you'll discover:RE Journals' Mission: How they provide localized commercial real estate news and information.Why Local Matters: How most CRE decisions are made at a city-by-city level.Finding Deals Before They Go Public: How to build relationships in your local community to source opportunities.The Power of Networking:Connecting with investment sales brokers, developers, and other CRE professionals.Gaining access to off-market listings.Understanding Market Trends: How attending local events helps you stay on top of what's hot and what's not.Getting CE Credits: Many of their events even allow you to get continue education credit.Why is it better to stay local versus larger events? The relationships and true networking can be invaluable.Local is Local: DFW Capital Market Summit.The Panel Discussion: What to be aware of moving forward.Why Cannabis events?: The upside and ways to make smart moves in your market.The Multifamily Market. High points, low points, and things you should be watching.Ready to take your commercial real estate game to the next level? Tune in now to unlock the power of local events, networking, and actionable insights! 🚀 🏢RSVP YOUR SEAT TO DALLAS HERE!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 Virtual Note Buying Workshop Now!

Sep 4, 2025 • 26min
Mastering the 4 P's of Note Investing
Unlocking Note Investing Secrets: The 4 P's to Profit! 🔑 📝Ready to dive deep into the world of note investing? Join Scott Carson in this episode as he reveals the essential "4 P's" that every note investor MUST understand: Paper, Property, People, and Profit! Discover how to navigate the complexities of note investing and maximize your returns.In this episode, you'll discover:From Real Estate to Notes: Scotts own evolution over 20+ years of investing.The Importance of all four categories and why they are so essential for each other.The Power of Paper: Understanding the legal documents and collateral file is paramount.What kind of paperwork you should be buying. Senior Liens, residential and commercial propertiers and not fixtures.Original Paperwork is Key: Discover which documents are most important and why.Making Sure Titles Are Clear: Why he likes buying notes direct from banks.The Power of Property Understand your "No 1" rule: Is the property something you don't mind ending up owning?The Importance of People: Digging into the "people side" of note investing and understanding your borrowers.The power of social media. Why diving a bit deeper into borrowers social media helps Scott find notes to invest in.How to evaluate and determine your profit. Looking at the notes and figuring out the best course of action.How To Get Borrowers Back On Track: How To communicate with your borrower.Foreclosure and the three buckets: How to use each system to benefit you and your borrower.How to calculate that P and I amount. Scott breaks down the exact formula he uses.The Importance of Due Diligence & What To Look For: Getting out there and doing the work is crucial.Why The Property Must Be Occupied: What are the benefits?Why Inspection Reports Are Important: Make sure the inside looks pretty decent.Why Location is important.Ready to take your note investing skills to the next level? Tune in now and discover how to master the 4 P's and achieve massive profit! 💰📈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 WCN Membership HERE!

Aug 29, 2025 • 16min
Attention Landlords and Renters: Avoid this Rental Scam!
Is Your Dream Rental a SCAM? 🚨 Protect Yourself From Rental Fraud!Searching for a new rental can be exciting, but lurking in the shadows are crafty scammers ready to steal your money and leave you homeless! 😱 Join Scott Carson as he exposes the shocking rise of rental scams targeting both renters and landlords across the country.In this episode, you'll discover:The Shocking Reality of Rental Scams: How widespread are these scams, and who is at risk?Scam Tactics Unveiled:Fake listings on social media and housing websites.Pressure tactics to get you to send money fast.Forged quick claim deeds and unauthorized property transfers.Red Flags You Can't Ignore:Refusal to meet in person or show the property.Requests for payment via Venmo or WhatsApp.Asking for large deposits upfront.Rents significantly lower than market value.Excessive amenities or benefits for the price.Typos, grammatical errors, and unprofessional language.Essential Tips to Protect Yourself:Always visit the property before paying any money.Verify the property owner through county records.Check online reviews and ratings of property management.Call the utility department to confirm power and water.Use Google Street View to confirm the property's existence.Read the lease beforehand and make sure all terms are clearly outlined.What to Do if You've Been Scammed:Report the scam to the police department, the FTC, and the website where you found the listing.Check your rental laws and seek legal recourse.Work with the police department and authorities to find the perpetrators.Landlord Protection Strategies:Know your neighbors and watch out for each other.File a police report immediately if someone has moved in without permission.Work with the scammed tenant to find a solution.Don't let scammers ruin your rental dreams! Tune in now and equip yourself with the knowledge to spot and avoid rental fraud. 🛡️💰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