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Many entrepreneurs get stuck with the question, “What do I need to do next?” Most especially in this uncertain environment of COVID-19, it has become harder and harder to foresee the next steps to growth. Good thing that in this episode, Scott Carson interviews someone who is known as America’s Business Alchemist, Bill Prater. A business coach and consultant, Bill talks about the biggest things holding back growth with business owners and why replacing yourself is the fastest path to success. Sometimes, all we need is to let go and make our businesses learn to stand on its own. Follow Scott and Bill as they tackle how you can create a boss-dependent business so you can weather tough times and continue pushing for growth.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

Everything stays on the Internet. In a world where everyone is on social media, there are so many unknown dangers that we need to be cautious of. Scott Carson sits down with social media marketing expert Stefanie LaHart from Boomtown Marketing to discuss the social sleuth happening. With her new book, The Winning Number, they talk about the dangers along with the advantages of using social media to stalk your borrowers, investors, and other contacts. Plus, they discuss the need to adjust your settings when sending cash via Venmo and other ways to protect your identity and actions.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

Virtual summits are amazing opportunities to learn and have fun. On today’s podcast, Scott Carson interviews the Founder of Virtual Summits Software, Dr. Mark T Wade, about his Summit Talks Summit and how he is helping real estate and other entrepreneurs expand their reach and influence through virtual summits. Mark shares some of the things that he has learned from interviewing over 120 virtual summit experts who are sharing their strategies and secrets at his online summit.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

Not all note exit strategies are created equal. While each of them may have their own merits, they can have different net effects on your fundability. In their monthly episode together, Scott Carson talks with Merrill Chandler from GetFundable.com about how the ten different exit strategies with notes affect the borrower's credit and FICO scores. They discuss everything from mortgage lates to modifications, forbearance agreements, short sales, payoffs, loan assumptions, bankruptcies, and foreclosures and how you can use this knowledge to work with your distressed borrowers. Listen in for this extremely valuable and timely conversation.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

Can you imagine the things you could do if you owned your own bank? It may not be that impossible now that we have an opportunity to bank on yourself sitting right under your nose. Joining Scott Carson to explain this to us is Mark Willis, a Certified Financial Planner at Lake Growth Financial Services and co-host of the Not Your Average Financial Podcast. In this conversation, you will learn how to create and self-fund your own bank and retirement account that you can tap into for investments. You can stop being a slave to banks now and get your own source of tax-free funding! Listen in and see the amazing benefits this opportunity has in store for you.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

Making the shift from being an employee to becoming a business owner requires not only a drastic change in the way you work, but more importantly in the way you think. All entrepreneurs have to undergo this process of building an entrepreneurial mindset and it is those who nail it who have the greater chance of success. Scott Carson talks about this with Hungarian entrepreneur and mindset coach, Tibor Nagy. An architect by training, Tibor finds his true calling in coaching, catering to English-, German- and Hungarian-speaking audiences. Tibor is also the host of the Mindset Horizon podcast. As an added bonus to cap the episode, Scott and Tibor discuss the importance of content marketing and social media networking and where podcasting plays into all of this.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

Do you want to become a 10x10 pro, earning $10,000 a month in passive income? Then this episode is perfect for you. Scott Carson talks with long time real estate investor and speaker, Bill Barnett, about this 10x10 model to create massive income, massive contribution, and massive fulfillment with your real estate investing. They also discuss the current market, the power of having Uncle Sam as your client and tenant, and why coachable investors find success. More than making a profit and achieving success, Scott and Bill also share how you can give back to your community, making a great living not just for yourself but helping others in the process as well.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

The year 2020 has not been the easiest for the most part. The real estate industry is not immune to all the negative energy going on with the politics, the pandemic, the unemployment, and all the other challenges. We can't help but think, is there a silver lining for the second half of the year? A lot of the craziness and chaos actually means opportunities. In this episode of the Note Closers Show, Scott Carson discusses the current state of affairs in the note and real estate markets and what he believes is on task for the second half of 2020 and beyond.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

With all the crazy things happening right now, it is not anymore a surprise to find ourselves in a massive financial institution pivot. Yet, not many people are catching on. In this episode, Scott Carson is joined by our regular credit Messiah, Merrill Chandler from Get Fundable, to talk about how to leverage bank lines of credit for higher returns. Merrill shares how banks are working to offset their bad loans by adding new lines of credit and approving business loans for clients who are responsible lenders. They also discuss why FHA loans have higher default rates and why the banks get upset when commercial loans go above 70% LTV.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

Nothing beats good customer experience in promoting your business. When customers feel that they are being taken care of by a company, they tend to generate repeat business and referrals. However, customer experience isn’t just a buzzword. It is a whole system in itself with a number of moving parts. In this episode, Scott Carson interviews customer experience and service expert and bestselling author, Adrian Brady-Cesana, who discusses the four pillars of customer experience and how you can optimize each to create what could be the greatest revenue-driver for your business. 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

There’s an inside joke in professional football that NFL stands for “not for long” because when the time comes for you to become an indefinite free agent, you definitely have to start thinking about how to pay your bills and feed your family. For offensive tackle Willie Smith, the solution was in professional real estate investing. Starting in residential properties, Willie shifted to commercial real estate and eventually founded his own company, Onyx Capital Investments, in 2019. Sitting down with Scott Carson on the show, he talks about diving into investing and becoming a real estate broker in North Carolina after a career in the National Football League. Real estate is a whole new ballgame for Willie, but it didn’t take him too long to get a hold of his ropes and become successful. Listen in for some tips as well as some market updates from North Carolina and other states.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

One of the most powerful things that you will develop as an entrepreneur is your personal brand and what you're focused on. Scott Carson’s special guest today, Chris Hines, is the host of the Personal Branding Playbook and the creator of The Milestone System. He's been podcasting and developing brands for over six plus. Today, they discuss The Milestone System and how you should not only build your personal brand or business, but also set your goals properly and create the life that you desire.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

Louisiana is one of the states that are most badly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the real estate market has really felt the brunt of the crisis. With the current rate of foreclosures – among the highest in the nation – short sale deals are starting to increase, but many investors are backing out because of market uncertainty and high rates of delinquency and forbearances. Scott Carson gets into the details of these significant developments with Cecil Rose, a real estate agent and investor who has specialized in short sales and other creative financing strategies for the last nine years. Focusing on the New Orleans and Baton Rouge markets, Scott and Cecil discuss the current state of the Louisiana market, what investors are looking for and what the future holds. It will be a rough ride for the Bayou State, but there might still be opportunities if you know where to look for them.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

If you’re looking for a real estate market that is doing quite well despite the pandemic, Austin, Texas is way up there on the list. With relatively low unemployment and default rates compared to other major cities, and a skyrocketing demand for real estate, Austin is a good place to invest. Scott Carson treats us with a peek of the hard money lending and market statistics of this real estate hotbed with local hard-money lender and investor-focused realtor, Aaron Trevino. In this episode, Aaron tells us why he is optimistic about a healthy market for fix/flip deals and new construction in the city. He also walks us through some of the due diligence you have to perform if you’re in new construction. If you’re anywhere near Austin, or if even if you’re from another state and want to get a piece of the Austin boom, this episode is a good place to start.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

One of the great struggles among investors and entrepreneurs is getting to the good side of banks so they can be funded. It’s time to remove that barrier and get the lines of credit you need now. In this interesting discussion, Scott Carson interviews Merrill Chandler from Get Fundable about how he and his team are helping real estate investors and entrepreneurs secure business lines of credit from banks without having to build a long relationship. Sometimes, we just don’t have all the time in the world to get chummy with these institutions. Listen to Scott and Merrill in this episode to know more about how you can become more fundable, get qualified lines of credit that you can use for your deals and a whole variety of things.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

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to leave behind our old ways and adapt to the new environment. Those who fail at doing this may find themselves getting drowned out of the market. It is time to pivot your business. In this episode, Scott Carson talks with Aaron Young from Laughlin Associates about some of the items that business owners and entrepreneurs have to start doing to take advantage and win at the new game with the pandemic. So don't miss the opportunity train. Join Scott and Aaron as they remind you that you have the power to thrive even in this uncertain time.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

World-famous for its delicious cheesesteaks, Philadelphia has reopened after its momentary pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Philadelphia, colloquially known as Philly, is the largest city in the US state of Pennsylvania. On today’s podcast, Scott Carson talks with realtors Matt Tallent and Jesse Johnston about the Philadelphia real estate investor market. Matt and Jesse are the co-hosts of the How Real Estate Works podcast. Want to know if it’s the market you should invest in? Then stay tuned.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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With the COVID-19 pandemic pushing us inside our homes, going virtual has become the way to-go to continue working. Still, many are hesitant to take this route, not being familiar with it all. Taking away your worries and concerns, Scott Carson talks to Michele Chochrek-Ransons from Vantage Point Title, Inc. about their nationwide service of title and closings to investors all across the country. Michele shares with us the work they have been doing, especially when it comes to providing virtual closing concierge services to people. She breaks down some of the misconceived notions about working with a virtual company and gives us a view of the processes and procedures of integrating technology into your business. Follow Scott and Michele in this episode to find the courage to take a leap into the virtual world before you get left behind.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

In this time of uncertainty, the only thing that we can really hold on to is the future—looking out for the things that will push us to get through this pandemic. One of the areas that we can look forward to is the commercial mortgage investment market. In this episode, Scott Carson interviews Michael Jimenez, the CXO, founder, and loan sale blackbelt of Xchange.Loans, about the current commercial note market and where he sees the future of distressed notes heading. How does somebody get into buying loans from sellers? Where would you invest your dollar in right now to seek safe returns? Michael answers these questions and more, sharing more details about the real estate market and how you can grab the opportunities before they pass you by.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

The Atlanta market is the hotbed of real estate deals. Although many investors love to invest in the area, there can be a couple of tricky little things that show up and will need careful attention. Scott Carson invites someone who is killing it in what she does to impart with us some helpful tips and tricks on navigating this market. He interviews long-time real estate investor, broker, and coach, Amy Ransdell from the Powerhouse Real Estate team, to talk about the Atlanta, GA real estate market and where she sees the opportunities lie. She also discusses the current trends, how the COVID-19 is affecting the market, and where she sees investors struggling the most. Diving into the systems and strategies to overcome what investing curveballs could come your way, Amy then shares the Four Steps to Efficiency, the follow-up process, and the kind of mindset you have to get into to succeed. 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

Considering the current circumstances we’re dealing with the pandemic, it would be natural to think how short term rentals are probably one of the worst affected areas in real estate. With travels put on hold, people are opting to stay in their homes, which leaves many investors who are managing short term rental properties quite stunned. In this episode, Scott Carson invites Avery Carl, a real estate investor, realtor, short term rental expert, and CEO and founder of The Short Term Shop, a real estate team that helps investors acquire short term rental properties in the most recession-resistant markets—which is just what you need in today’s world. Avery talks about how they are able to do that, laying down what makes up an ideal market for short term vacation, VRBO, and Airbnb rentals. She further discusses the biggest mistakes investors make when getting into this space, the characteristics of the best market to invest in, the automation tools to help with property management, and more. Listen in to Avery and Scott as they detail more about short term rentals and achieving that Airbnb success. dc 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

Real estate tends to be a very male-dominated industry that it can be very difficult for many women investors to break in and make a name for themselves. It is time to change that, especially as more and more women are taking over the investing space. In this episode, Scott Carson talks with real estate investor and the host of The Real Estate InvestHER show and community, Elizabeth Faircloth, about what it is like for women to get into real estate investing. Liz shares her start, struggles, and passion for helping other women succeed in the real estate investment space, shedding light on the ways she overcame obstacles common to women investors. What is more, Liz then talks about the current COVID-19 pandemic we are all facing, giving insights on how it has changed the space and what investors can do to see it through. 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

With too much competition around, it can be so easy to fall into the trap of going too fast before we ultimately spin out of control. Then again, it helps to be reminded that slow and steady always wins the race. In this episode, Scott Carson brings over someone who has championed this approach to real estate. He interviews real estate investor and host of the Real Estate Investing for Women podcast, Moneeka Sawyer, about how she built a multi-million dollar real estate portfolio from $10,000 against all tides. She talks about remaining blissful even when her properties went completely upside down and how she managed by building a long-term wealth strategy and not the get-rich-quick. Tune into this conversation as Moneeka shares her focus, niche, and best practices that she has instilled in executive housing and overcoming market swings. 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

Content marketing can be a tough but rewarding exercise, and it’s something that you might want to consider as a real estate investor. How do you go on about it? Is there a formula you can follow? Where do you even start? Scott Carson takes on this topic as he interviews Lyndsay Phillips from Smooth Sailing Business Growth and Real Estate Investor Marketing. In an insightful conversation, they discuss some strategies real estate investors can use in marketing and creating content to expand their reach and client base. Lyndsay is the go-to content marketing expert who helps her clients attract and convert customers faster through a unique strategy that relies on a comprehensive vision of the ideal client and marketing yourself as the business owner. At the end of the day, people deal with people. Let Lyndsay show you how to build your marketing strategy from that fact to the benefit of your REI business. 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

Property management may not be the most profitable space in the real estate industry, but someone’s got to do it, right? Luckily, real estate investor and property management expert Dan Butler figured out a way to bring profitability back to property management – by building a virtual team with teammates working remotely. Through this virtual team strategy, Dan went from being a solopreneur trying to do it all to building his own business, CrestCore Realty LLC, which relies on virtual assistants and systems. As a business owner, you are often the most productive person on your team. With the virtual option, you can delegate most of the back office work to your remote team while you focus on the things that you need to worry about the most. Learn how Dan does just that in this interview with host, Scott Carson. 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

When you look closely at the demographics, it is a safe bet that multifamily real estate will continue to be a lucrative property class for years to come. Exactly where and how do you find the best deals in this space? What should you look for in an investment deal? Chris Larsen, the Founder and Managing Partner of Next-Level Income, gives us some of his ideas on these questions. With over twenty years of experience in investing in and managing real estate, Chris knows his way around the industry. As you listen to him talk with Scott Carson on the show, don’t miss out on the very important nuggets he imparts and learn how you can take a slice on the lucrative multifamily space in the next decade. 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

If you’re a veteran, you’re probably familiar with the VA loan. What you may not know, however, is that you can use the VA loan not only to buy a single-family home but a four-unit property and do some house-hacking. In this episode of the Note Closers Show, Scott Carson interviews Kevin Brenner from the Active Duty Passive Income Podcast about the VA loan and the power it offers military families and investors. Tune in to learn how you can buy up to a four-unit property where you can live in one and rent out the rest of the three and cashflow. 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

Niche markets in real estate can have widely differing rates of returns depending on the state or county you are investing in. For real estate investor, international speaker, trainer and philanthropist, Mike Wolf, Harris County, Texas is the best place to do tax lien investing, owing to a beautiful combination of high property taxes and a unique auction process that favors bold investors who are willing to do more due diligence. Mike has been investing in real estate for over three decades, completing thousands of transactions with his teams in both the US and Canada. In all these years, he has learned the things that really matter in what he does: a good team, a good grasp of the property and the willingness to do due diligence. He is an expert in finding the most profitable deals in auctions – a skill which he now shares with his students in his Tax Lien and Deed trainings. He now joins Scott Carson to talk about investing in Texas tax liens, specifically in Harris County. 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

The numbers we have out there right now can be scary, and it is tempting for many people to have knee-jerk reactions which can ultimately hurt them in the long term. In this episode, Scott Carson sits down with the Credit Messiah, Merrill Chandler, to make sense of the numbers in unemployment, business defaults, and mortgage defaults and what these mean for the future. Merrill is a high-performance personal and business fundability coach at Get Fundable.com and the Get Fundable podcast host. Scott and Merrill trade insights and explain how you can hack your fundability and maintain healthy relationships with your lenders during this crisis. They see a lot of opportunities amid this crisis, but only if you know when and how to act. Right now, too many people make decisions that will sully their credit lines and hurt their relationships with their lenders. Listen and learn how to avoid these pitfalls. 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

Many of us have dreams that are left unshared, that we tend to hide away, and that we only keep to ourselves. Unfortunately, these are the very dreams that don’t get realized. If you want to fulfill what it is that you truly wish, then perhaps letting it out and asking about it could be the answer for you. Taking us further down into the reasons sharing your dreams matter, Scott Carson talks with not one but two very special guests, authors Crystal Dwyer Hansen and Mark Victor Hansen. Together, they share with us their new book, Ask! The Bridge from Your Dreams to Your Destiny, which highlights the act of asking as the only language by which the Universe can deliver a solution, understanding, illumination, or plan so we can reach our dreams and fulfill our destinies. Join in on this episode to learn the three channels that are important to understand in the asking journey—asking yourself, asking others, and asking God—and to find the courage and inspiration to close the gap between your dreams and your destiny. 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

With the real estate market, there is definitely no one-size-fits-all. The strategies that could work in one may not work in another. That is why you need to be apt about what goes on in the market that you choose to be in; otherwise, you’ll find yourself treading in troubled waters. In this episode, we zone in on the San Antonio real estate market in Texas. Scott Carson talks with San Antonio, Texas real estate investor and realtor, Josh Boggs of eXposed Homes, to expose the San Antonio real estate market. Where do the opportunities lie? What trends are coming up? How can San Antonio be a great investment for investors? Josh answers all of these questions and more while providing some great tips that can help you rise against the tide of this hot market, most especially in this current COVID-19 pandemic environment. 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

Not all wholesale deals are home runs, especially when you’re dealing with distressed properties. Sometimes, however, an investor can get excellent returns by getting creative. Scott Carson shares the story about one of his first wholesale deals that started as a distressed note where he got creative and made $40,000 from a $100 option fee. Scott’s experience is an eye-opener for all beginner investors to start educating themselves about the different options they can take to win in a deal. Listen to the story and take away some lessons that you can apply as we enter a whole new market in the second half of the year. 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

While watching some hit TV shows like Hoarders and Hoarding: Buried Alive are enjoyable, very few people would actually consider purchasing a hoarder home. Who would want a property filled with mountains of junk, infestations, and other issues? In this episode of the Note Closers Show, Scott Carson discusses his first ever distressed homeowner appointment that turned out to be a hoarder house. One thing he learned from his friend is that the smell of poop and piss is the smell of money. Tune in to discover if you agree. 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

In real estate, there’s always a lot of upheaval going on. We can learn a lot about what’s happening right now by going back years behind us to take a look at what happened in the past. In this episode, Scott Carson breaks down some of the lessons learned from his first rehab deal when he was starting out. He also shares what he would do differently now and why you don’t need a partner. 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

If you’re a real estate investor in distressed assets or something you’re looking at, there will be many deals. You just got to put the work in to make things happen. That includes dialing for dollars – making phone calls to asset managers over and over again and working through lists of banks and asset managers off a couple of different sources. Today, Scott Carson breaks down some of the simple tools and tactics that he has used for over a decade when calling banks to find distressed and performing note deals. He also shares how he systematizes his calls and follow-up to maximize his schedule. 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

Everybody likes a good deal, but often in the excitement of seeing what seems to be a great opportunity on paper, we forget to comb through the finer details. Eventually, when it’s too late, all the red flags suddenly start popping up, and it turns out your note deal was actually a dud. Scott Carson breaks down how to identify a genuine note deal from a dud. He goes through the laundry list of things to look for when reviewing different lists or tapes of notes from lenders. Remember: Not every asset on a list is a deal depending on the whole situation and due diligence of the note, so it’s imperative that you stay vigilant. 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

There is no denying how Star Wars changed the world. Be it in film, business, or other parts of our lives, its lessons continue to penetrate and become that guiding star. In celebration of May fourth, Scott Carson takes Star Wars to note investing, talking about the note force and everything great that comes from this space. He discusses the different ways that investing in notes beats REO and fix and flipping investing while addressing how real estate has been affected in these tough times. He further breaks down how, in notes, pricing is better, there are more deals, less marketing costs, more strategies, and higher returns on investment and time. If you are looking to get into this space, then this episode is a treat for you. So go and use the note force that is ready for the taking, and May fourth be with you!   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

Things are going to change a lot once we come out of this chaos, opening up a lot of opportunities for those willing to seize them. Better things are sure to come. We need to be able to set our goals when things get back to some semblance of normality. Using an arsenal of baseball analogies, Scott Carson discusses what we can expect in the second half of 2020, as far as solid and profitable deals are concerned. The world is full of opportunities, even in times of crisis, and there is no reason to despair or accept defeat. Scott encourages you to make a list of the things you want to accomplish so you can be ready when life throws that curveball at you.   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

Working in real estate is not exactly a walk in the park. Just as with any other career, little stressors can easily set us off and rob us of our internal peace. This is especially true now, as we go through stressful times. How can we find peace in this chaotic world? Joining Scott Carson on the show, Regena Ozeryansky gives us a few tips on how you can achieve this with relative ease. Regena is a real estate investor, active realtor, certified yoga instructor, Reiki master, and Soul Language practitioner. She considers herself an internal peace revolutionist, helping individuals and families live with more purpose, passion, and inner peace. Listen to her incredible insights and be on your way to a blissful life.   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

In the face of the overwhelming COVID-19 pandemic that we are all facing now, the best thing we can do is remove ourselves from fear and panic and look into what we can do to come out of it safe. In this very necessary episode, Scott Carson talks with Merrill Chandler from Get Fundable to shed light on the ways we can thrive, survive, and prosper in chaotic credit times. He shares the three fundamental principles you need to keep in mind to not only get out of the mess that is coming but also pivot to become profitable. Merrill then shares what you should and should not do with your credit profiles to protect your assets. Prepare yourself for a soft landing in these treacherous times with this great conversation.   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

If you’re a real estate investor, odds are, you’re at home trying to figure out what to do during your staycation instead of just sitting around and waiting for things to run their course. Now is the perfect time to focus on taking further steps to market your real estate business and be one step ahead of everyone else when the market opens up. In this episode, Scott Carson breaks down the five things that every real estate investor should be doing now in their real estate business and marketing. Each of these things will greatly increase your chances to thrive and stay on top of the post-crisis market. Make sure to take some time to listen and take notes!   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

Nobody knows what the marketplace will look like as we emerge from this chaos we are experiencing. However, one thing is for certain: the market will be populated by entrepreneurs who found their profitable pivot and used it to stay relevant. To be one of these people, you need to start thinking about how to turn your business around and stay on top of things. Aaron Scott Young of Laughlin Associates talks about these things as he joins Scott Carson in the podcast. Aaron sees a profitable pivot as something every entrepreneur should understand and put to practice, whether there is a market crash or not. Listen and learn about what sets the most successful entrepreneurs apart and how you can apply these principles to your business.   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

Is there a secret formula to finding success? How does it work, and does it work for you? Scott Carson talks with American filmmaker, motivational keynote speaker, and best-selling author, Dr. Greg Reid, who spills his secret knock to overcoming obstacles, discovering opportunities, and finding success. With decades of success in business, filmmaking, and authoring books, Greg sees the world as a place of unlimited opportunity, even during times of apparent hopelessness. His positive energy is something people need today as they take blows from the current crisis. Listen in and discover what it takes to be a champion in life and your business.   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

Are you wondering how the recent SBA legislation affects you? Many might not understand what it means for them in the long run, but all this new legislation may just be the windfall your business needs in these trying times. Scott Carson talks with Jason Byrd from the Byrd Law Firm and the Byrd Chronicles Podcast about the recent SBA legislation and what it means for small businesses. Make sure you don’t miss out on this chance to take the first step towards keeping your business thriving post-pandemic.   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

When someone goes into real estate investing, mobile home parks and parking lots aren’t exactly the first things that come to mind. A mere decade ago, the industry was composed of a few small, scattered players. Today, however, we see bigger companies starting to see the investment value of these properties and the decent returns they provide. Scott Carson talks with real estate investor Kevin Bupp of Sunrise Capital Investors about this type of real estate investing. Kevin has been working in this misunderstood niche for sixteen years and has seen nothing but good years during that time. Listen and learn why investing in mobile home parks and parking lots is so underrated.   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

Are you stuck with an unprecedented amount of time in your hands in this chaotic time? Now could be the perfect opportunity to reassess yourself and discover your inner superpower! Life coach Michelle Pierson Young shows us some of the different ways we can do this as she joins Scott Carson on the show. With her 30 years of experience in helping people, Michelle’s perspective on the subject is extraordinary. We may not get an opportunity such as this again. We might as well use it to fix ourselves, discover what is good in us, and use it to help others. Listen in for more.   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

Marketing for real estate investors has never been easy in the first place, and now marketers are faced with the challenge of staying on top of the dense new media landscape. Video content marketing can seem intimidating, but it doesn’t need to be so. What you need is for results to drive your content, and the rest really matters less than you think. Scott Carson interviews Josh Culler from Culler Media about some of the effective ways for real estate investors to market using video. Josh sees video content as a great way to widen your reach, increase your leads, and convert those leads into deals that will make money for your business.    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

Bookkeeping and accounting your business and even personal expenses can be challenging tasks, especially when you are not adept with the process. With the help of bookkeepers and accountants, you can ease your burden, file your taxes ahead of time, and move on with your business. Here to talk with Scott Carson about getting financial matters in order is bookkeeper and podcaster, Emma Dawn. Emma is a licensed financial professional and is the woman behind EDJ Consulting. Listen to her as she puts QuickBooks in the spotlight as one of the best ways to put your books in order. She also talks about how to hire a virtual bookkeeper to help you in your small business or note and real estate business.   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

There is a lot of anxiety in the market right now, especially when it comes to putting your cash in the right box. Pandemic investing is a necessary skill that entrepreneurs and real estate investors need to prioritize today. In this episode, Scott Carson talks with real estate investor Jason Hartman about the future of their industry, highlighting the repercussions of the coronavirus. Jason is the Founder of Platinum Properties Investor Network and the host of the Creating Wealth Show. With his business scope, he gives his prediction on what segments will be popular and which areas you should invest in. He also talks about some good things that developed for the domestic economy, such as bringing more jobs back to America.     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