đź§— El Paso Base Hit turned Grand Slam: How to Flip a $48K Performing Texas Note into a 32% Yield

đź§— El Paso Base Hit turned Grand Slam: How to Flip a $48K Performing Texas Note into a 32% Yield

Author: Scott Carson July 9, 2026 Duration: 11:54

Welcome back to the 50 Deals for 50 Days breakdown series! In this episode, Scott Carson—"The Note Guy"—takes us out to the far Western edge of the Lone Star State to dissect an incredibly lucrative, low-risk, performing first-lien mortgage note in El Paso, Texas. If you have been searching for a reliable, "base hit" cash flow deal that requires zero heavy lifting, minimal upfront capital, and sits protected by an immense six-figure equity cushion, this analysis maps out your ideal game plan.


Scott deep dives into the financials of a rock-solid, owner-occupied bungalow where the elderly borrowers have been paying perfectly on time for over five and a half years straight since their post-COVID modification. You'll see the exact step-by-step numbers behind picking up this $58,000 legal balance asset at a deep discount for just $48,000, turning it into an immediate 11.25% net passive ROI, and leveraging an advanced cash-out refinance strategy to skyrocket your short-term yields up to a massive 32%!


📌 Key Takeaways & Episode Highlights

  • The El Paso Property Profile: A cozy, occupied 3-bedroom, 1-bath, 888-square-foot home built in 1971 and sitting on a standard 6,000-square-foot lot with an established pride of ownership.
  • Deeply Insulated Equity Protection: Conservatively valued at $150,000 to $170,000+ against a low legal unpaid principal balance (UPB) of just $58,000, leaving a massive $112,000 equity buffer protecting the investor.
  • Rock-Solid Re-Performing History: Originally executed in 2007 and modified in December 2020 at a 3.25% interest rate, the borrowers feature a continuous, flawless 5.5-year track record of on-time monthly payments.
  • The High-Yield Monthly Math: The asset generates a hefty $490 monthly principal and interest (P&I) payment with 134 months (approx. 11 years) remaining on the term.
  • 11.25% Net Passive ROI: Acquiring the legal balance at 80% ($46,400) plus a standard transaction fee puts your all-in investment at an even $48,000, unlocking an 11.25% true net return after third-party servicing costs.
  • The 32% Cash-Out Refinance Exit Strategy: Scott reveals how to utilize a local private mortgage broker to run a drip marketing campaign offering a low-fee refi, pushing the borrowers to tap their $112K in equity, pay you off early, and shoot your ROI to 32% inside 12 months.
  • Low-Cost Due Diligence Framework: A fast, cost-effective due diligence playbook requiring less than $500 to run an updated Broker Price Opinion (BPO) and Ownership & Encumbrance (O&E) title report.


🛠️ Take Action & Become the Lien Lord!

Stop letting your lazy assets, idle cash, or low-balance Self-Directed IRAs melt away to inflation and management fees. Take immediate action today:

  • đź“© Partner on this Asset: Ready to submit a bid, review the collateral file, or co-invest directly with Scott on this El Paso asset? Email scott@weclosenotes.com.
  • 📞 Schedule a Note Strategy Call: Get expert eyes on your own note tapes or structure your private capital-raising goals by scheduling a session at TalkWithScottCarson.com.
  • 🎓 Claim Your Workshop Ticket: Stop sitting on the sidelines waiting for the "perfect" deal! Register for the next live, 2-Day virtual Note Buying Workshop on August 29th and 30th for just $99 at NoteBuyingForDummies.com!



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Scott Carson brings his deep experience as a seasoned investor directly to you in The Note Closers Show-The #1 Podcast for Note Investing. This isn't about general real estate chatter; it's a focused dive into the specific, often overlooked niche of note investing. Each episode is built on the practical premise of acquiring control of real estate assets at significant discounts, not through traditional property management, but by understanding and investing in the debt behind them. You'll hear Scott break down complex strategies into actionable steps, sharing the nuances of evaluating, purchasing, and profiting from mortgage notes. The discussions are geared toward investors and entrepreneurs who are serious about expanding their portfolio options beyond conventional methods. Tune in for candid conversations about market trends, due diligence, risk assessment, and the real-world stories of deals that worked and those that didn't. This podcast serves as a direct line to advanced tactics and foundational knowledge, all aimed at building your confidence in this unique segment of the investment world. If you're looking to move past theory and into the practical mechanics of building wealth through notes, Scott Carson provides the roadmap in every episode.
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