The Note Closers Show Podcast

Scott Carson
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Sep 11, 2025 • 44min

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!
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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
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Sep 9, 2025 • 34min

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!
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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!
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Sep 5, 2025 • 36min

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!
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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!
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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
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Aug 28, 2025 • 48min

From Military to Mogul: Real Estate Investing Secrets with Wendell Butler

From Military Service to Real Estate Mogul: Wendell Butler's Winning Strategies! 🚀 🏘️Ready to unlock the secrets to successful real estate investing, straight from a military veteran turned mogul? Join Scott Carson as he interviews Wendell Butler, founder of Hammerhead Capital, real estate investor, military veteran, and host of the Real Estate Take podcast! Discover Wendell’s journey from the Army National Guard to a seasoned real estate investor.In this episode, you'll discover:Wendell's origin story: Discover how Wendell found his passion and drive to become a successful Real Estate Investor.From Medical Field to Real Estate: Wendell's journey from military service to discovering entrepreneurship and diving into real estate.The Power of a Lending Background: Why understanding finance and lending is a crucial stepping stone to successful investing.The Charlotte Market Deep Dive:Why Wendell chose Charlotte, NC, and the unique opportunities it presents.Focusing on quick-turn fix and flips, wholesale new builds, and land entitlement.Land Entitlement Strategies:Subdividing land for two-for-one deals and maximizing equity.Navigating the entitlement process in Charlotte vs. other states.How the market is changing: From a seller's to a buyer's market.Conservative Underwriting: Wendell talks about being a pessimist.The Importance of Perseverance:Following up on deals and staying top-of-mind.The Mindset of a Successful Investor:Always educating yourself and avoiding "shiny object syndrome."Focusing on one thing until you master it before branching out.Funding Strategies: A look at hard money, private lenders, etc.The Importance of the GC: Having relationships and communication for the sake of conservative underwriting.Ready to transform your investing game? Tune in now to gain invaluable insights from Wendell Butler and take your real estate journey to the next level! 📈🔑Connect with Wendell Butler HERE!Watch the Original VIDEO HERE!About Wendell Butler: A military veteran and former officer, Wendell brings the same discipline and focus from his time in uniform into the world of real estate. After transitioning out of the military, he became a loan officer, developing a deep understanding of how deals are structured and financed—skills that laid the foundation for his investing career. He went on to found Hammerhead Capital Inc. and has since built a solid track record in fix-and-flips, BRRRR strategies, and multifamily stabilization projects across Massachusetts, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Connecticut. With over five years in real estate lending and more than three years of hands-on investing, Wendell has grown his own portfolio while helping other investors scale theirs. What sets him apart is his ability to underwrite deals with precision, communicate clearly, and lead high-performing teams that get projects done efficiently. He’s passionate about sharing honest, real-world insights—especially those rooted in experience rather than theory—to help others navigate and succeed in real estate.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!
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Aug 27, 2025 • 29min

Real Estate Notes vs. Rental Properties: Which Investment is Right for You?

Tired of Toilets & Trash? Notes vs. Rentals: The Ultimate Investor Showdown! 🏡 ➡️ 📝Are you a landlord dreaming of a more passive income stream? Or a newbie investor trying to decide between the hands-on world of rentals and the potentially lucrative realm of notes? Join Scott Carson in this information-packed episode as he breaks down the age-old debate: Notes vs. Rentals! Learn the pros and cons of each asset class to determine what’s right for you.In this episode, you'll discover:The Landlord's Lament: Why landlords are increasingly drawn to note investing due to frustrations with property management hassles like toilet repairs & trash removal.Notes vs. Rentals: A Head-to-Head Comparison:Understanding the fundamental differences: Owning debt vs. owning property.Pros & cons of both: Depreciation, appreciation, discounts & more.The Pros and Cons of Rentals:The active management involved: Dealing with tenants, vacancies & repairs.Tax benefits such as depreciation.Equity and CashflowThe Advantages of Notes:Less competition, no landlording, but multiple exits.Scalability and geographical diversity.Flexibility and the ability to pivot for the best outcome.Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them: Why foreclosing on everything isn't always the best strategy.The Passive Income Dream: Achieving passive cashflow without the need for constant repairs.Cash Flow vs. Appreciation:Why low cash flow might not be worth the hassle for landlords.The importance of yield, discount, and flexibility in note investing.The Bank Mindset: Becoming the bank and dealing directly with borrowers instead of tenants.**Capital Requirements: **How rentals require larger upfront capital.**The Three P's of Note Investing: **Property, people, and paper.Risk Factors to Consider: Market risk, tenant risk, property damage, and more.The Ideal Investor Profile: Are you hands-on or passive? Do you enjoy property management or prefer due diligence?Actionable Advice: How to research, consult with professionals, and carefully consider your options.Ready to ditch the late-night calls about leaky faucets? Or are you ready to dive head first into a world of rentals? Tune in now and unlock the secrets to successful investing, whether you choose notes or rentals! 🚀💰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 PinterestSign up for the next FREE Note Weekend Class HERE!
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Aug 25, 2025 • 24min

Why It Pays to be a Nobody Note Investor

In this episode, we explore why being a "nobody" in note investing can actually pay off. Drawing parallels from the movie "Nobody 2," we discuss how everyday individuals can achieve success in the note investing world. Forget the big names and corporate events, its about taking action.Here's what we covered:The Power of Being a Nobody: Discover why not having a big reputation can be an advantage in the real estate world.Real Estate Investing: Even without millions, you can still buy notes and create opportunities.Success Stories: Hear about individuals achieving success with their first notes, and how you can too!Taking Action: Start picking up the phone, sending emails, and building connections.Remember, everyone starts as a nobody. Take action, make offers, and watch your success as Mr. and Mrs. Nobody grow.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!

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