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, … Read More
EP 609 – Investing In Short Term Rentals And Achieving Airbnb Success With Avery Carl
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 … Read More
EP 608 – Creating Space For Female Real Estate InvestHERS With Elizabeth Faircloth
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 … Read More
EP 607 – A Blissful Investor’s Slow And Steady Approach To Real Estate Wealth With Moneeka Sawyer
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, … Read More
EP 604 – Next Level Income In Multifamily Real Estate With Chris Larsen
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 … Read More
EP NNA 63 – The New Note Investor Checklist: 11 Must-Do Things When Starting Your Note Business
Just with any other business, proper preparation for your new real estate investing venture will give you numerous advantages and preempt some of the problems that may arise in the future. What are the things you need to do when starting out as a new note investor? Today, Scott Carson takes his expertise in note investing to share eleven critical items that new note investors (and real estate investors, in general) need to put … Read More
EP 598 – How I Made $40K From A $100 Option Fee
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 … Read More
EP 597 – The Hoarder House: An Appointment From Hell
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 … Read More
EP 585 – Why You Should Invest In Mobile Home Parks With Kevin Bupp
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 … Read More
EP 571 – What’s The Deal With Miami: The Miami Real Estate Investment Market With Sarah Elles Boggs
Miami real estate is a much more different ball game than one might expect. The Magic City – and former home of LeBron James in his time with Miami Heat – is a little bit quirky in terms of real estate, so there are quite a few things you’re going to have to get used to. Sarah Elles Boggs is a real estate agent and investor who started out in Austin, Texas and made … Read More
EP 556 – Growing Into 100 Notes
Scott Carson breaks down the five most important factors that you must have in place when you grow your note business from one-deals to a larger portfolio of distressed mortgage notes. He discusses the need for a good servicer and other vendors, along with having your systems in place, communication and other necessary items when growing. He also shares the need to have an assistant or staff already trained and ready to handle the … Read More
EP 495 – What’s Your Best Fit with Gail Villanueva
Being a first-timer in the world of real estate can be daunting, most especially when you’re being confronted by its many different niches. Guiding you into finding your own place, Note Mastermind member Gail Villanueva lends us great tips from her new book, Real Estate – What’s Your Best Fit? She outlines the five different categories through a quiz that will help you identify what is your best fit in this industry. While sharing … Read More