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How To Invest in Houston Real Estate

How To Invest in Houston Real Estate

Written by: Scott Carson
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Hello Houston Investors! Tune in now for "How to Invest in Houston Real Estate," the bi-weekly podcast where we spill the brisket on investing in the Houston real estate market! 🤠 Hosted by Scott Carson –– we're bringing you trends, tools, tactics & stories to help you CRUSH it in and around the Houston real estate market!

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 Houston and surrounding 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 on Houston 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!

Scott Carson: A Real Estate Journey

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 has bought, sold, and invested millions in the area while also helping thousands of other investors invest in the Houston, Texas area. 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 Houston area, this is the podcast to help you buy your first home or add to your investment portfolio!

Join us as we dissect the hottest topics in:

  • Houston Real Estate Investing
  • Texas Real Estate Market
  • Note Investing
  • Distressed Real Estate
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Investment Strategies
  • Real Estate News
  • And much, much, more!

Ready to become a Houston real estate mogul? Let's ride! 🚀

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Episodes
  • How to Leverage a Virtual Assistant for Your Houston Real Estate Investing
    Feb 24 2026
    The Secret Weapon for Scaling Your Real Estate Business

    Are you a "solopreneur" working a demanding nine-to-five while trying to build a real estate empire in the margins of your day? Most part-time investors find that marketing and due diligence are the first things to fall off the plate when they get home exhausted at 6:00 PM. But if you want to reach six figures in your first year, you cannot keep doing $15-an-hour tasks and expect a high-level bank account. In this episode, we’re diving deep into the tactical side of leveraging virtual assistants (VAs) to clone your efforts, automate your systems, and ensure your business is working—even while you’re asleep.


    Key Strategies for Leveraging a Virtual Assistant
    • Automated Due Diligence & Spreadsheet Scrubbing: Instead of manually checking every asset on a tape, a trained VA can "scrub" your spreadsheets to pull Zillow values, rental rates, and back taxes. They can even save property photos into a Dropbox and run preliminary calculations based on your specific formulas, delivering a narrowed-down list for your final review.
    • Dominating Local Markets via Direct Marketing: A VA can act as your "social sleuth," performing skip tracing to find borrower phone numbers and emails or pulling IRA investor contacts directly from county records. They can manage your entire marketing funnel—from designing postcards in Canva to executing mail merges and scheduling email blasts in your CRM—so your outreach stays consistent without you lifting a finger.
    • Social Media & Content Management: Don't let your social profiles become a "ghost town." VAs can take your recorded podcast audio or video and transform it into YouTube descriptions, blog posts, and LinkedIn newsletters. They can also manage your Facebook groups, design daily marketing graphics, and ensure your "30 by 30" marketing matrix is executed every single day.
    • High-Level Asset Management & Outreach: Beyond simple admin tasks, VAs can handle the heavy lifting of calling bank asset managers or research probate leads in specific counties. They can also serve as a "contract-to-close" manager, coordinating between attorneys, loan processors, and service providers to ensure your deals move from a signed contract to a funded asset smoothly.
    • The ROI of Delegation: While a quality real estate VA typically costs between $10 and $12 an hour, the return on investment is massive. For roughly $850 a month, you gain 20 hours of weekly productivity that allows you to focus on the "big rocks"—finding deals and raising capital. This system replaces the need for expensive local office space and full-time staff while providing a 24/7 engine for your business growth.

    Success in real estate investing isn't about working harder; it's about working smarter by delegating the tasks that are below your pay grade. As we move through 2026, the gap between the "hobbyists" and the "heavy hitters" will be defined by who uses the tools of automation and delegation most effectively. Don't wait for "perfection" to start marketing—perfection is the enemy of results. Take action today, find a partner like Riva Global to help you staff up, and start focusing on the big-money moves that will actually change your life.


    Ready to stop doing it all yourself? Book a call at talkwithscottcarson.com to discuss how we can help you systematize your note business for the new year!


    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!

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    34 mins
  • Why Rinse & Repeat Marketing Creates Successful Investors
    Feb 16 2026
    Maximize Your Reach: The Power of Repurposing Content

    In this episode, Scott Carson breaks down the "Rinse and Repeat" method, a marketing strategy used by global giants like McDonald's to stay top-of-mind with their audience. Many investors make the mistake of "one and done" marketing—posting a video or sending a letter once and giving up when they don't see immediate results. Scott argues that to truly scale a real estate or note investing business, you must embrace remarketing your content, pitch decks, and case studies to ensure you are seen by more than just the small percentage of followers reached by initial algorithms. By leveraging modern AI tools and strategic scheduling, you can turn a single piece of high-quality content into a continuous lead-generation machine.


    Key Topics Covered:
    • The McDonald’s Marketing Model: Scott explains how major brands run the same 30-second ad thousands of times a week to build brand recognition, contrasting this with the typical investor's "one and done" approach.
    • The 15-Minute Pitch Deck: Learn why a concise, fifteen-minute pitch deck is your most powerful tool for raising capital and how to effectively "chum the water" to attract private investors.
    • AI-Enhanced Repurposing: Discover how to use tools like Gemini to transform one video transcript into multiple SEO-rich blogs, descriptions, and social media posts, making AI think you have more content than you actually do.
    • Strategic Scheduling and Re-streaming: Scott shares his personal workflow for using tools like Restream and Buffer to broadcast live content multiple times and rotate infographics daily to maintain a consistent presence.
    • Leveraging YouTube Analytics: Insights into using your channel's "Audience" data to determine the optimal times for uploading and live-streaming to maximize engagement and algorithm favor.


    Success in raising capital and closing deals isn't just about creating content; it's about making sure that content is seen repeatedly by your target audience. Most sales are made after the fifth contact, yet most investors stop after the first. By applying the rinse and repeat method—tweaking titles, updating thumbnails, and rescheduling your best assets—you can build the credibility and recognition needed to dominate your local market. As Scott says, don't let your hard work fall on deaf ears; take action, use the tools available, and see you at the top.


    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!

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    36 mins
  • The Five Laws of Successful Flipping in 2026 with Felipe Soares
    Feb 13 2026
    In this episode of the Note Closer Show, host Scott Carson sits down with real estate veteran Felipe Soares to dissect the realities of the 2026 fix-and-flip market. With over 18 years of experience and more than 400 rehabs under his belt, Soares provides a masterclass in transitioning from wholesaling to high-volume rehabbing without using your own capital.The Anatomy of a Successful FlipSoares emphasizes that while the business is simple, it is far from easy. He argues that the biggest mistake investors make is failing to truly dial in their After Repair Value (ARV). In a market where values can fluctuate by 10% or more, Soares suggests that if you cannot accurately predict the ARV, you shouldn’t touch the deal. He also stresses the importance of the 78% rule; paying more than 78 cents on the dollar (including repairs and holding costs) often leads to negative returns for short-term projects.Efficiency is the name of the game in 2026. Soares reveals his "rule of thumb" for timelines: every $10,000 in scope requires two weeks of work. To maintain this pace, he operates his own licensed construction umbrella, managing four dedicated general contracting crews that work exclusively for him. By purchasing materials directly and leveraging "Pro" relationships at major retailers, he maximizes margins while earning millions of travel points to fund a first-class lifestyle.Key Topics Covered:The Power of Persistence: Soares shared how it took him 18 months to close his first $3,000 wholesale deal, proving that "putting in the reps" is the only way to reach $60 million in transactional volume.Precision Underwriting: Why the ARV is the ultimate "deal killer" and why investors must account for the 90-day FHA anti-flip seasoning rule when projecting exit timelines.Leveraging Technology: The use of AI tools like CubiCasa for instant floor plans and Richer Values for AI-driven appraisal data even in non-disclosure states like Texas.Relationship-Based Contracting: Why treating contractors "like family" and keeping them busy year-round is better than always chasing the lowest bid.High-Impact Aesthetics: Focusing budget on "Say Yes to the Dress" moments—specifically kitchens and master suites—using quartz counters, heated floors, and strategic lighting to trigger emotional buys.Felipe Soares’ journey from an underage investor trying to sneak into networking events to a "Stud Muffin-aire" educator proves that success in real estate isn't about luck—it's about systems. By combining conservative underwriting with modern AI tools and a "boots on the ground" approach to project management, investors can navigate even the toughest market cycles. As Scott Carson notes, the only way to reach the top is to take these tactics and move into action.Watch the Original VIDEO HERE!Here is a list of websites and tools mentioned in this episode:CubiCasa: A free mobile app used to scan a house and generate a blueprint with actual measurements, CAD upgrades, and floor plans within minutes.Richer Values: An AI-powered tool that provides accurate After Repair Value (ARV) data and appraisal-level documentation, even in non-disclosure states like Texas.Real.Vision: A professional photography service used for high-end property marketing, providing interactive virtual tours, drone shots, and dedicated property mini-sites.Home Depot Pro & Managed Elite Account: Felipe leverages high-level "Pro" relationships and the "ProDesk" to get bulk discounts, special pricing on paint, and managed deliveries.Floor & Decor Pro: Used for interior design coordination and logistical management of flooring materials across multiple stores.REOLink: An LTE-based security camera system that runs on SIM cards and battery power, allowing for remote monitoring of job sites without Wi-Fi.Got Questions? Book a Call With Scott HERE!Connect with Scott on LinkedIn here! Use Scott's AI Clone HERE!
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    56 mins
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