Cracking the Code of Note Investing with Scott Carson: Inspire Wealth Podcast with Professor M

In this episode of Inspire Wealth, Prof. M interviews Scott Carson, a leading expert in note investing. Scott shares his journey into the real estate space, focusing on buying distressed mortgage notes from banks and hedge funds. He discusses how to find note opportunities, evaluate them, and the key considerations for new investors. The conversation also covers the time commitment required for note investing and the potential for passive income. Scott emphasizes the importance of cash flow and provides insights into the best states for note investing, as well as the educational resources available for those looking to enter this niche market.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

Introduction to Note Investing: Scott Carson, the "note guy," specializes in buying discounted distressed mortgage notes from banks and hedge funds, aiming to work with homeowners.

Finding Note Opportunities: Investors can find notes through foreclosure lists and by contacting banks directly. But targeting the right departments, such as special assets managers, secondary marketing managers, and whole loan traders, is the key.

Evaluating Notes for Investment: Key factors to consider when evaluating notes include payment history and property value.

Key Considerations in Note Buying: Investors should avoid properties in non-lender-friendly states and focus more on occupied properties within areas with a population of over 50,000.

Getting Started in Note Investing: A good starting point for new investors is to use self-directed IRA funds. Learning how to raise capital is also a great way to start when an investor has little to no personal cash.

Closing on Notes and Due Diligence: Closing on notes can take 7-30 days, depending on the deal.

Top States for Note Investing: Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana are Scott's top three states for note investing. He also considers North and South Carolina as good states to invest in.

Teaching Note Investing Strategies: With his data-driven and practical approach, Scott focuses on helping investors start their note-buying business without having to spend years of training and owning a property.

The Appeal of Note Investing: Note investing is strategic, scalable, and landlord-free, providing consistent, passive income with less hassle.

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