If you’re a high-income W-2 professional or business owner wanting real estate exposure without leaving your career, this episode is for you.

Scott Carson explains how note investing lets you act as the bank — earning passive returns without tenants, rehabs, or daily management.

💼 How to Invest in Real Estate While Working a Demanding Career

Most professionals don’t lack income — they lack time.

Buying distressed mortgage debt at 50–60 cents on the dollar allows you to:

• Be the lender, not the landlord
• Control debt without managing property
• Turn non-performing notes into performing assets
• Generate strong returns with minimal operations

After 12 months of payments, notes can sell at 80–90 cents on the dollar — often without owning the property.

🎯 Rules for Balancing Business and Life

There is no perfect balance. There are seasons.

• Schedule family first
• Fit business around life
• Focus on one niche
• Communicate with your partner
• Protect rest intentionally

🧭 Advice for Part-Time Investors

Active Investors:
• Learn financing
• Build capital relationships
• Master one niche
• Find a mentor

Passive Investors:
• Understand the deal structure
• Check the operator’s track record
• Know return splits and exit timelines (12–36 months)

Balancing Career, Life & Real Estate:

• Accept slow early progress
• Use evenings/weekends wisely
• Protect your primary income
• Use W-2 or business income as leverage

If Time or Money Is Limited:

Start small:
• Self-directed IRA
• Partial note purchases
• Passive fund positions
• Local investor groups

Servicers and attorneys handle most of the work.

Why Passive Investing Works:

• Earn from discounted debt
• Benefit from restructured payments
• Exit once stable
• Share in backend upside

This episode is for professionals, business owners, beginners, and passive partners.

Pursue financial security, not job security.