How To Invest in Texas Real Estate cover art

How To Invest in Texas Real Estate

How To Invest in Texas Real Estate

By: Scott Carson
Listen for free

Your Go-To Guide for Crushing the Texas Real Estate Markets 🤠

Alright, y'all listen up! Tune in now for "How to Invest in Texas Real Estate," the bi-weekly podcast where we spill the brisket on investing in the different real estate markets of the Lone Star State! 🤠 Hosted by Scott Carson –– we're bringing you trends, tools, tactics & stories to help you CRUSH it in the different markets! Each week you'll gain valuable knowledge from Scott and his group of real estate investing friends, designed to help you take your real estate investing to a whole new level of success. You'll find out what's working and not working in the local market and how you can avoid making costly mistakes.

What You'll Get:

  • National Expert Insights: Hear from top real estate investing pros sharing strategies that work coast-to-coast.
  • Local Vendor & Investor Scoop: Uncover hidden gems from the folks in the trenches of the different Texas markets.
  • Actionable Advice: Walk away with concrete steps you can implement NOW, whether you're a newbie or a seasoned investor. We'll focus on what's working in TODAY's marketplace.
  • Market Updates: Stay ahead of the curve with the latest news and Texas real estate trends, including home values, property valuations, and emerging opportunities.
  • Case Studies: We'll share current deals and case studies from real investors closing deals in today's market to help you on your path to financial independence!

Meet Your Host: Scott Carson

Scott Carson's journey as a real estate investor for over 20 years in the Lone Star State started with him buying his first home in Round Rock, TX. A graduate of Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos, Scott lived or invested in the San Antonio market for over two decades. He has bought, sold, and invested millions in the area while also helping thousands of other investors invest in Central Texas. His experience and insights as a mortgage broker, banker, and distressed mortgage expert will help you find the deals while avoiding the duds.

Whether you are a native Texan or looking to move to the Lone Star State, this is the podcast to help you buy your first home or add to your investment portfolio!

We Dissect the Hottest Topics in:

  • Texas Real Estate Investing
  • Texas Real Estate Markets
  • Note Investing
  • Distressed Real Estate
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Investment Strategies
  • Real Estate News

And much, much, more! Ready to become a Texas real estate mogul? Let's ride! 🚀

Connect with Scott & Get Resources:

  • Book a call with Scott: Book a Call With Scott at http://TalkWithScottCarson.com!
  • Explore recent episodes for insights on foreclosures, creative financing, hard money lending, and local market trends in Houston, Corpus Christi, Austin, DFW, and San Antonio.

Disclaimer: Real estate investing involves risk. This podcast provides educational content and is not financial advice. Consult with a qualified professional before making investment decisions.

2025-2026 We Close Notes, Inc | All rights reserved
Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Personal Finance
Episodes
  • Stop Trying to Wholesale and Start Investing in Real Estate!
    Jun 17 2026

    Welcome back to another powerful episode! In this session, host Scott Carson breaks down the massive wave of distressed real estate note inventory hitting the market right now—especially across the Lone Star State. If you've been feeling stuck, chasing over-hyped multifamily deals, or getting burned by short-term rental market shifts, it's time to get razor-focused on what actually drives true cash flow. From upcoming Texas shadow inventory roadshows to breaking past the mental blocks of raising capital, Scott shares the exact steps you need to take action, leverage your network, and dominate the note space this summer.


    Detailed Topics Covered in this Episode:


    • Texas Distressed Asset Updates: Scott discusses managing a pool of 54 notes in Texas, including a mix of performing assets, nonperforming assets, reverse mortgages going to foreclosure, and REOs spanning DFW, Houston, San Antonio, and the Valley.


    • The Condensed 2-Day Note Class: Learn about the recent experiment of condensing the traditional 3-day virtual note buying workshop into a packed 2-day Saturday and Sunday schedule running from 9 AM to 7 PM, yielding highly positive feedback.


    • Behind-the-Scenes Rehab Insights: Get a status update on a Georgetown, Texas deal entering its final phases, highlighting rising labor costs compared to last year and how handling minor cosmetic fixes yourself can protect your profit margins.


    • The Power of Student Success: Celebrating coaching student Andy Espinero, who is closing his first deal from the Oklahoma roadshow with a projected minimum profit margin of $40,000 to $50,000.


    • Upcoming Shadow Inventory Roadshows: Details on a planned physical roadshow through key Texas markets (Houston, San Antonio, DFW, Austin, and the Valley) to drive by, walk, and analyze 6 to 15 assets per market, spanning performing, nonperforming, REOs, and owner-financed notes.


    • The Critical Importance of Niche Focus: Why Scott strictly targets institutional first liens instead of diversifying into risky multifamily syndications or volatile Airbnb short-term rentals.


    • Overcoming the Fear of Raising Capital: A direct wake-up call to stop acting like a "secret agent," step out of your comfort zone, get away from relying solely on AI websites or social media "dumpster fires," and start networking live at local REIA clubs.


    • First Liens vs. Second Liens & Proper Servicing: Clarifying misconceptions around legal risks in bankruptcy courts, emphasizing that using licensed servicing companies and attorneys keeps investors safe.

    Stop sitting on the sidelines letting fear—False Evidence Appearing Real—hold you back from taking action. The market is constantly moving, and you need to be learning from someone actively closing deals in today's environment. Whether you want to participate passively with your IRA or step up as an active investor to build long-term cash flow, reach out to Scott directly. Book a strategy call at talkwithscottcarson.com, shoot an email to scott@weclosenotes.com, or text his direct cell phone at (512) 585-3810 to get rocking and rolling today!


    Watch the Original VIDEO HERE!


    Got Questions? Book a Call With Scott HERE!


    Connect with Scott on LinkedIn here!


    Use Scott's AI Clone HERE!

    Show More Show Less
    25 mins
  • Texas Deals: Diving Into 54 Notes & REOs For Sale
    Jun 9 2026

    🚀 Welcome to Note Night in America! Are you looking to unlock high-yield real estate opportunities in the Lone Star State? In this jam-packed episode, we are diving headfirst into a brand-new note tape straight from our top hedge fund and bank connections! As the mid-year summer wave hits the market, motivated sellers are ready to move inventory. We are breaking down 54 premium first-lien mortgage assets across Texas —ranging from high-equity performing notes to vacant REOs and creative foreclosure plays.

    Whether you are seeking reliable monthly cash flow or massive back-end foreclosure profits , this episode gives you the exact formula to filter spreadsheet data, pull accurate due diligence, and spot massive equity spreads. Plus, we reveal how the seller is willing to creatively partner or carry paper with just 20% down! Grab a pen and paper—it’s time to learn how to make money like the bank.

    📌 What We Cover in This Episode:


    • The June Market Surge: Why May is notoriously slow for real estate notes, and how the mid-year shift creates a wave of motivated bank inventory.
    • Texas-Sized Assets: Why the Lone Star State remains the premier destination for note investors due to fast foreclosures and strong property values.
    • Breaking Down the 54 First-Lien Tape: A state-wide geographic breakdown including Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, West Texas, and the Valley.
    • Performing vs. REO vs. HECM Scenarios: How to analyze owner-occupied reperforming loans, active bankruptcies, and reverse mortgages where the borrower has passed away.
    • Creative Seller Financing & Partnerships: How to leverage the fund's willingness to partner on rehab costs or offer short-term carry finance.
    • Left Brain vs. Right Brain Excel Filtering: A live look at how to strip down borrower data, calculate equity margins, and run formulas for 80% legal balance offers.
    • Spotting Land Plays and Diamonds in the Rough: Sorting through rural properties, "ugly" assets, and massive 10-acre tracts in Wills Point, TX.


    🔥 Take Action & Level Up Your Investing Game! Ready to master the mechanics of real estate note buying? Don't miss out on our upcoming Two-Day Note Buying for Dummies Workshop this Saturday and Sunday! We dive deep into asset evaluation, case studies, and live market strategies. Claim your seat for a special rate right now at NoteBuyingForDummies.com!


    Want to raise millions for your deals? Join our exclusive, 6-week Marketing for Money Training Series starting next Wednesday to learn the step-by-step capital-raising system used by our top coaching students.

    🎯 Conclusion:

    Don't sit on the sidelines while Wall Street clears out inventory. Review your tapes, run your numbers, and send your bids directly to Scott! Make sure to like, subscribe, and leave a review. Go out, take massive action, and we’ll see you on the next Note Night in America!

    #NoteBuying #RealEstateInvesting #TexasRealEstate #MortgageNotes #REO #CashFlow #SellerFinancing


    Watch the Original Video of this Episode HERE!


    Got Questions? Book a Call With Scott HERE!


    Connect with Scott on LinkedIn here!


    Use Scott's AI Clone HERE!

    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 17 mins
  • How to Scalably Buy Motivated Seller Leads in Texas with Bryan Driscoll
    Jun 5 2026

    Are you a real estate investor who loves the thrill of putting deals together but absolutely hates the daily grind of marketing? You are definitely not alone. In this episode, we dive into the ultimate strategies for conquering real estate marketing and scaling your off-market deal flow. We are joined by Brian Driscoll, the CEO and co-founder of Motivated-Leads.com, who shares his journey from an early-2000s SEO freelancer to building a national pay-per-lead powerhouse for real estate investors.


    If you have ever felt completely overwhelmed trying to manage Google PPC, Facebook Ads, or direct mail campaigns while trying to negotiate contracts, this interview pulls back the curtain on how to let the experts handle your lead generation so you can focus entirely on closing deals.


    What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

    • The Golden Rule of Consistency: Why every single marketing channel works if you commit to it consistently, and why stopping a campaign early is the fastest way to lose money.
    • Intent-Based vs. Interruption Marketing: Discover the massive structural differences between Google Pay-Per-Click (PPC)—where highly motivated sellers actively search for you—and Facebook Ads, which rely on disruptive visual creatives to capture attention.
    • The Pay-Per-Lead (PPL) Revolution: How Brian’s platform eliminates upfront agency retainer fees and ad-spend risk by vetting inbound leads and selling them to investors on an a la carte, county-by-county basis.
    • Speed to Lead and Nighttime Automations: The critical importance of contacting online leads within two minutes, and how to use automated text responses with scheduling links to capture 2:00 AM sellers before they look at your competitors.
    • The Fatal Flaw of CRM Neglect: How seasoned investors drop the ball by working out of Google Sheets or failing to segment their follow-up pipelines by lead freshness.
    • Empathy-Driven Acquisitions: Why treating a distressed seller like a human facing a tough situation—rather than just a spreadsheet number—builds massive trust and a natural referral base.


    If there is one major takeaway from this conversation, it’s that great marketing requires absolute intentionality, prompt speed, and relentless follow-up. If you do not have the time or systems to call leads back instantly, you are simply leaving money on the table for your competitors. Stop trying to bootstrap complicated ad networks yourself. Head over to motivatedleads.com right now to check availability, claim your specific investment territory, and start receiving verified, motivated seller leads that actually convert into closed deals. You can also connect directly with Brian Driscoll on LinkedIn to follow his latest real estate marketing insights.


    Be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave a 5-star review, and go take massive action on your business today!


    Watch the Original VIDEO HERE!


    Got Questions? Book a Call With Scott HERE!


    Connect with Scott on LinkedIn here!


    Use Scott's AI Clone HERE!

    Show More Show Less
    34 mins
adbl_web_anon_alc_button_suppression_t1
No reviews yet