The Note Closers Show - The #1 Podcast for Note Investing

From Door-to-Door Sales Rep to 7-Figure Entrepreneur in 8 YearsDo you want to achieve long-term financial stability and build wealth in a nontraditional way? Join me as I share the solution to achieving this result and transforming your financial future. Let's dive in and take control of our financial destinies!In this episode, you will be able to:Discover unconventional methods for paying off debt and achieving financial freedom.Explore the surprising benefits of tiny living in RVs and how it can transform your financial outlook.Learn how to kickstart a successful business right out of college and turn your passion into profit.Uncover effective investing and saving money strategies to secure your financial future.Master the art of building wealth while effectively managing and paying off student loans.About Carly DeFelice: Carly’s a Finance grad, entrepreneur, and money coach. She went from owing $35k to becoming debt-free with a nest egg over $100k by age 26 (earning only average pay). She then created, Best Money Class Ever, a live 4-week personal finance class. Her class teaches how to pay off debt, invest, and stress less about money. She was recently featured on CNBC, MSN, and Business Insider. You can find her on Instagram and TikTok @bestmoneyclassever. In her spare time she's learning how to use power tools and renovating her RV.Watch the MSNBC VIDEO HERE!Grab Carly's Checklist HERE!Watch the original video HERE!Book a call with Scott 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 Note Buying Workshop HERE!

Ready to unlock the potential of mortgage note investing, but feeling overwhelmed by hidden fees? This episode/video equips you with the knowledge to navigate the fee landscape and make informed investment decisions. We'll delve deep into the 6 essential fees you'll encounter in the world of mortgage note investing, helping you avoid surprises and maximize your returns.Understanding Fees: The Key to SuccessThe intricate world of mortgage note investing offers a compelling alternative to traditional investments. However, navigating the path to success requires a clear understanding of the associated fees. These fees can significantly impact your overall returns, so being prepared is crucial.1. Due Diligence Fees: Your Investment InsuranceBefore diving headfirst into a note purchase, thorough due diligence is essential. Due diligence fees cover the costs of investigating the quality and performance of the mortgage note. This includes verifying the borrower's financial health, analyzing the property's value, and assessing the overall risk profile of the investment. Think of due diligence fees as an insurance policy, protecting you from potential pitfalls down the road.2. Closing Costs: Securing Your OwnershipOnce you've decided to move forward with a note purchase, closing costs come into play. These fees ensure a seamless transfer of ownership and protect both buyers and sellers. Closing costs may include:Title search fees: Confirming the property's legal ownership and status.Recording fees: Officially registering the transfer of ownership with the government.Attorney fees: Ensuring legal compliance and safeguarding your interests.3. Servicing Fees: Keeping the Investment Engine RunningServicing fees are ongoing expenses associated with managing your mortgage note investment. Loan servicers handle the day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth functionality. Their services typically include:Collecting payments from the borrower and remitting them to you.Handling delinquencies if the borrower misses payments.Providing regular reports on the status of the note and the borrower's activity.4. Brokerage Fees: Partnering with ExpertiseBrokerage fees come into play if you decide to utilize the services of a broker to find and purchase mortgage notes. Mortgage note brokers are experts in the market, leveraging their knowledge and connections to source investment opportunities. Their expertise can save you time and effort, but their services come with a fee.5. Legal Fees: Safeguarding Your InvestmentLegal expertise is crucial in the world of note investing. Legal fees can cover a range of services, including:Reviewing and drafting loan documents to ensure they are legally sound.Enforcing the terms of the note if the borrower defaults.Handling any legal issues that may arise during the investment process.Having a lawyer on your side provides peace of mind and protects your investment.6. Marketing Fees: Reaching Your Investment GoalsWhile not always considered a traditional fee, marketing can play a significant role in note investing. Marketing can help you with:Finding note investment deals: Marketing yourself or your investment business can broaden your access to potential investment opportunities.Raising capital: If you're looking to invest in larger notes, marketing can help you attract investors to partner with.Selling your assets: Effectively marketing your note allows you to find potential buyers when you're ready to sell.Investing in Your Knowledge: The Ultimate FeeSign up for the next Workshop HERE!Watch the original video HERE!Book a call with Scott 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 Note Buying Workshop HERE!

Want Top Dollar For Your Note? Dodge These 8 Deadly Mistakes!Does it sound familiar to make mistakes in owner financing? Have you been told that owner financing is a great strategy without knowing the potential pitfalls? If you're feeling the pain of taking a big discount on a note sale due to improper structuring, it's time to avoid these costly mistakes. Let's dive into the 8 HUGE Owner Financing Mistakes to AVOID and enhance your profitability while minimizing risks.In this episode, you will be able to:Maximize Your Profit: Learn how to avoid common mistakes in owner-financing property and enhance your profitability.Optimize Note Structuring: Discover effective strategies for structuring owner-financed notes to minimize risks and maximize returns.Secure Transactions: Understand the importance of a down payment in owner financing to protect your investment and ensure successful deals.Monetize Your Note: Explore how to sell an owner-financed note for a lump sum and unlock the potential of your investment.Stay Compliant: Navigate Dodd-Frank regulations for owner financing with ease and confidence to ensure legal compliance and peace of mind.Watch the original video HERE!Book a call with Scott 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 Note Buying Workshop HERE!

I'm a huge fan of watching sports documentaries or miniseries that follow and feature different big names in their specialized sports. Whether it's golf, baseball, football, or even racing, I love the behind-the-scenes sessions where you get to see how these amazing athletes deal with stress and the mind games that they play with themselves. One thing that I notice consistently is that the most successful have one thing in common: a strong mind game.We all play mind games but it's those individuals who overcome our self-doubt or stinking thinking and internal mind games who achieve the type of long-term success that everyone dreams of. It's especially true where the playing field is level. If you want to grow as an investor or entrepreneur, you've got to grow mentally into the mindset first or you'll never overcome the hurdles and self-doubt that stops the majority from finding success.In this episode, Scott Carson breaks down some of these Money Mind Games that we play with ourselves and why it's important to find a coach to help you overcome the doubts and fears that everyone faces. Entrepreneurship is full of ups and downs, but it's how you overcome the troubling times and the stressful situations in that determine if you become a winner or stay a loser wishing for a different outcome.Watch the original video HERE!Book a call with Scott 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 Note Buying Workshop HERE!

Becoming a real estate investor can be a daunting task to most when you realize that you have to start marketing yourself and your business to achieve success. And while many investors put this off until they have to, it doesn't have to be difficult if you start off doing some simple things to help you grow your database daily.That's why Scott shares his five favorite ways to grow an investor database for new real estate investors in 2024. Scott discusses how to leverage each way to maximize your growth and how to work around your busy schedule if you are still working full-time.  Scott also shares why your email database is one of your most valuable assets as a real estate investor and why it is an organic organism and how it will help you grow your business, find and close more deals, and raise more money if you'll embrace growing your database on a daily and weekly basis.Watch the original video HERE!Book a call with Scott 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 Note Buying Workshop HERE!

We all know that Americans have been through a lot of financial difficulties in recent years, between periods of high unemployment, high inflation, and a pandemic, Although conditions have significantly improved, many people still are in financial distress, which WalletHub defines as having a credit account that is in forbearance or has its payments deferred, meaning the account holder is temporarily allowed to not make payments due to financial difficulties.In this episode, Scott discusses the Top 25 Cities in Financial Distress based on the current article by Wallet Hub. He shares which cities are on the list and which cities he was surprised to see make the top 25. Scott also breaks down how to use such a list to identify opportunities as a real estate and note investor and how to use this information when it comes to researching and investing in notes or real estate.Watch the original video HERE1Check out the full article HERE!Book a call with Scott 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!

One of the #1 questions I get from real estate investors is how do you find distressed apartments that I can buy? Well, the answer is "Find the Distressed Mortgage Notes on Apartments" and go from there!In this episode, Scott shares several resources that he and his team use to locate distressed apartment notes, how buying the note is different from buying the actual apartment, how financing a note deal is different, and who are some of the team members you need when diving into this space.  Scott shares some resources that cost money and others that are free for you to start using to locate distressed apartment notes in today's chaotic rate and commercial markets.Scott shares why using LinkedIn, Cred-iq, Crexi, Bauer Financial, and the quarterly MBA servicing report are some of the best ways to find deals while other investors are just left searching for opportunities.Watch the original video HERE!Book a call with Scott 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!

Rural Low Balance Assets: Realistic Expectations on PricingIf you're feeling frustrated with unrealistic pricing expectations and struggling to find good deals, then you are not alone! It's time to cut through the smoke and mirrors and get realistic about what makes a good note investment. Let's dive into the tail end of the tape and uncover the truth about pricing strategies and why it seems that some note sellers are smoking crack when it comes to the pricing (and valuation) of the tail end of the tape or leftovers of assets.In this episode, you will be able to:Master the art of negotiating realistic pricing for distressed assets to maximize returns.Learn effective strategies for dealing with low-balance notes to optimize your note investing portfolio.Gain insights into thorough due diligence in real estate investing for making informed investment decisions.Discover how to evaluate rural property investments wisely, unlocking potential opportunities in the real estate market.Uncover industry insights and strategies for note investing to enhance your investment approach.Watch the original video HERE!Book a call with Scott 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!

Scott Carson sits down with Crystal Hammond from the Stacking Deeds Podcast to share her investing journey. She describes how she transforms empty lots on the south side of Chicago by building fourplexes and creating affordable housing. Crystal also talks about her first piece of property, how she deals with complicated tax regulations, and her long-term strategies to turn the game around in favor of homeowners instead of big-time investors.Watch the original video HERE! Want to talk to Scott? Book a call with him HERE.

Adapting Your Strategy for Changing Real Estate Invest Markets: Pivoting Your ApproachHave you ever heard these myths about real estate investing success? Myth 1: Success comes easily without putting in the work. Myth 2: You can achieve success without consistent effort. Myth 3: It's possible to find success quickly without making any offers. I'll share the truth behind these myths, but let's unravel the real strategy together. Stay tuned!In this episode, you will be able to:·      Understand what it takes to Master investing strategies for long-term success. ·      Build wealth through consistent and strategic efforts in real estate investing. ·      Manage your time effectively to maximize business growth in real estate. ·      Cultivate self-awareness to make informed decisions and thrive in real estate investing. ·      Dedicate yourself to mastering the fundamental principles of real estate investment for sustainable success.Watch the original episode HERE!Book a call with Scott 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!