Scott Carson

Scott Carson: From Small-Town Roots to National Note Investing Authority Growing up in Ingleside, Texas, Scott Carson learned the value of hard work early on working in his family's hardware store. These foundational lessons shaped his entrepreneurial spirit and fueled his journey from local beginnings to becoming a nationally recognized expert in note investing. With a diverse background spanning sales, finance, and telecommunications—including roles at Verizon Wireless, Citigroup, Chase, and JPMorgan Chase—Scott developed a robust skill set in finance, sales, and investing. His entrepreneurial drive eventually led him into the real estate sector, where he found his true passion in note investing after leaving the mortgage industry in 2008. Transitioning into full-time real estate investing and coaching, Scott quickly established himself as a leader in the niche of distressed debt and note trading. He is the founder of WeCloseNotes.com, an Austin-based company specializing in acquiring nonperforming residential and commercial notes for their own portfolio. Scott is also a prolific educator, hosting the popular Note Closers Show podcast—recognized as the #1 channel and podcast for note investors with millions of listeners across 130 countries. His expertise has facilitated over a billion dollars in distressed debt and real estate transactions. As an industry thought leader, Scott has been honored as the Educator of the Year for note investors and has been featured in esteemed publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Inc. Magazine, and Entrepreneur. Through his comprehensive training programs—including the Virtual Note Buying Workshop and his hands-on coaching—he empowers investors nationwide to find, fund, and flip nonperforming notes directly from banks. Scott’s educational offerings cover all facets of the note space, including non-performing and performing notes, due diligence, servicing, workout strategies, private capital raising, and marketing. His podcast and YouTube channel, attracts thousands of investors and features leading experts sharing insights on residential and commercial notes. Prior to diving into note investing, Scott distinguished himself as a Senior Real Estate Coach for RealEstateProfitCoach.com, a mortgage banker, and a Vice President at JPMorgan Chase. He also spearheaded the successful launch of Ariel Capital Mortgage Lending, helping investors secure bank financing on properties across over 30 states. When he's not coaching or investing, Scott enjoys cooking, sports, traveling, and creating memories with family and friends—calling Austin, Texas, home. Specialties: Non-Performing Notes, Raising Private Money, Short Sales, Defaulted Paper, Residential & Commercial Investing, Marketing, Podcasting