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August 5, 2025 25 mins

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 Cashflow
  • The 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! 🚀💰


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