The Innovative Investor Podcast: Property Debt Wealth in the Modern Era

Stephen Morel
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The Innovative Investor Podcast is where forward-thinking investors discover the alternative real estate strategies and property debt opportunities that create lasting wealth outside the mainstream. Hosted by Stephen Morel, founder of JurisDeed and one of the nation's foremost legal experts in property debt investing, alongside co-host George W. Jackson, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at JurisDeed, each episode delivers insider knowledge from experienced investors, fund managers, attorneys, and industry professionals who have built wealth through tax liens, distressed assets, and overlooked corners of real estate. With Stephen's 20+ years of experience in real estate title law, including creating the first tax sale title insurance product and serving as legislative commissioner for the National Tax Lien Association, combined with George's extensive background as a delinquent property tax attorney, the show brings unmatched dual perspectives to every conversation. You'll hear how investors are turning complexity into opportunity, building systems that scale across jurisdictions, and generating 12-18%+ annual returns in a market where 98% of investors never participate. Whether you're an experienced investor looking to diversify beyond traditional real estate, a high-earning professional seeking a clearer path to passive income, or an institutional player exploring alternative asset classes, you'll gain the strategies and frameworks to confidently build wealth through property debt in the modern era.

Episodes

  1. Building the Tax Sale Flywheel with Brian Seidensticker — Part 2 - #11

    May 20

    Building the Tax Sale Flywheel with Brian Seidensticker — Part 2 - #11

    In the second part of their conversation on The Innovative Investor Podcast, Stephen speaks with Brian Seidensticker about the evolution, and revolution, of the tax lien and deed markets.  Brian walks us through his early efforts with Vision Trade Desk, launched in 2012 to broker secondary market portfolios of tax liens at the height of post-recession “gluttony” of supply. Fast-forward to today, and Brian explains why most secondary trades have dried up: sellers know their buyers and middlemen simply aren’t needed unless you can automate the transaction and overcome per-lien cost hurdles.  From there, the conversation shifts to Mountain North Capital, Brian’s passive tax-deed fund for accredited investors. He outlines how Mountain North partners with boots-on-the-ground operators under a profit-share model, supercharges selection with historical data and AI analytics, and has structured three fund rounds, including a levered vehicle that brings bank-like financing to smaller operators.  The episode also tackles seismic legal and regulatory shifts. Brian and Stephen unpack the looming Supreme Court decision in Pung v. Isabella County and debate whether a remand on “just compensation” will cripple pure tax-deed strategies or spur counties to pause auctions and redefine market value.  They touch on Louisiana’s new 2026 tax-sale law, hailed as a “perfect solution” that balances investor returns with owner protections, and chart how AI is reshaping property-level underwriting, title clarity and auction forecasts.  Throughout, Brian and Stephen stress that the sandbox is big enough for multiple platforms, and that education, transparency and smart technology partnerships are key to bringing more investors into this $20-plus billion market. Timestamps Secondary Market Trends for Tax Liens – 00:00:00 Mountain North Capital’s Passive Tax Deed Investment Model – 00:15:00 Potential Impact of Pung v. Isabella County Supreme Court Ruling – 00:35:00 Louisiana’s 2026 Tax Sale Law Overhaul and Industry Implications – 00:50:00 Integrating AI into Tax Sale Investing – 01:05:00 Get in Touch with Stephen and Brian Seidensticker Website: https://jurisdeed.com/ Waitlist: https://jurisdeed.com/waitlist Stephen's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenmorel-jd/ Brian’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-seidensticker-90117021/ Tax Sale Resources: https://www.taxsaleresources.com/ Last Best Partners: https://www.lastbestpartners.com/ Mount North Capital: https://www.lastbestpartners.com/companies/mount-north-capital Additional Resources Mentioned Episode with Matt Abee: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ahead-of-the-ruling-nelson-mullins-matt-abee-on-pung/id1877715388?i=1000758668745 And if you love the show, subscribe to follow it! If you're investing in Louisiana tax sales under the 2026 rules, you need legal and asset management partners who specialize in this niche: Quiet Title Litigation – TDLG (Tax Deed Legal Group) After your redemption period expires, TDLG forecloses your lien so you can recover your investment with confidence. Louisiana-licensed attorneys with deep expertise in tax sale law handle all litigation, notice requirements, and foreclosure proceedings. Website:

    46 min
  2. Systems Thinking in Tax Sales: Brian Seidensticker on Solving Big Data Challenges — Part 1 - #10

    May 13

    Systems Thinking in Tax Sales: Brian Seidensticker on Solving Big Data Challenges — Part 1 - #10

    In Part 1 of this conversation on The Innovative Investor Podcast, Stephen speaks with Brian Seidensticker, a former aerospace engineer turned tax-sale industry innovator who is currently the co-founder of Last Best Partners and CEO of Tax Sale Resources.  Brian shares how a “holy-crap” moment when he received a notice that his own home in Montana could be lost to unpaid taxes, pushed him out of missile defense and into fix-and-flip, and ultimately into building the country’s most comprehensive tax-sale data platform.  He tells Stephen about launching Tax Sale Resources as a side project, stepping away when it outpaced his own investing, and then returning years later as co-founder of Last Best Partners and Mountain North Capital, where he now deploys that same systems-engineering mindset to manage millions of distressed‐property opportunities each year.  Together, they explore the unique lens a systems engineer brings to tax-sale investing, zooming out to see every piece of the puzzle, from jurisdiction layers and auction calendars to parcel details, and then zooming in to automate what used to require teams of fifty analysts at dozens of county websites.  Brian explains how Tax Sale Resources aggregates data from over 5,000 jurisdictions, tracks 9,000+ auctions and 2–3 million parcels weekly, and lets investors filter for precise asset classes (yes, even bowling alleys nationwide) with a few clicks. By unifying state, county, and municipal complexities into one intuitive platform, Brian shows how modern investors can go from hundreds of tedious Excel look-ups to targeted, scalable portfolios—freeing up time to focus on strategy rather than data entry.  Whether you’re just starting delinquent‐tax investing or looking to scale up your fund, this conversation offers a roadmap for leveraging technology, data and process design to unlock the wealth in property debt. Timestamps Brian’s journey from aerospace engineer to tax-sale industry leader – 04:00 Launch and growth of the Tax Sale Resources data platform – 11:30 Applying systems-engineering thinking to real-estate investing – 18:15 Overcoming county- and state-level data fragmentation – 24:20 How the platform boosts investor speed and accuracy – 29:50 Get in Touch with Stephen and Brian Seidensticker Website: https://jurisdeed.com/ Waitlist: https://jurisdeed.com/waitlist Stephen's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenmorel-jd/ Brian’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-seidensticker-90117021/ Tax Sale Resources: https://www.taxsaleresources.com/ Last Best Partners: https://www.lastbestpartners.com/ Mount North Capital: https://www.lastbestpartners.com/companies/mount-north-capital And if you love the show, subscribe to follow it! If you're investing in Louisiana tax sales under the 2026 rules, you need legal and asset management partners who specialize in this niche: Quiet Title Litigation – TDLG (Tax Deed Legal Group) After your redemption period expires, TDLG forecloses your lien so you can recover your investment with confidence. Louisiana-licensed attorneys with deep expertise in tax sale law handle all litigation, notice requirements, and foreclosure proceedings. Website: www.taxdeedlegal.com Email: info@taxdeedlegal.com Asset Liquidation & Management – DeedWolf Holding an unredeemed lien with partia... Chapters (00:00:00) - Tax Lien Advice(00:01:08) - Brian Seidensticker on The Innovative Investor Podcast(00:02:28) - Tax Liens(00:08:06) - How Real Estate Became a Startup's Life(00:10:43) - Jefferies: Systems Engineer vs Real Estate Investor(00:16:25) - TSR: 9,000 Mortgage Auction's annually,(00:18:02) - Real Estate Underwriting: Taxable Property Data(00:21:50) - How To Track County Tax Liens

    27 min
  3. Demystifying Tax Deeds with Brenda Flatter, VP of National Sales at US Tax Deed Solutions - #9

    Apr 22

    Demystifying Tax Deeds with Brenda Flatter, VP of National Sales at US Tax Deed Solutions - #9

    In this episode of The Innovative Investor Podcast, Stephen speaks with Brenda Flatter, Vice President of National Sales at US Tax Deed Solutions and Executive Director of Title and Abstract Agency of America. With over 25 years in the field, she is known for her client relations skills and expertise in title and escrow services. Brenda traces her journey from selling title reports in Indiana’s 90-county tax deed market to building a national tax certification product that fast-tracks insurable closings without the expensive, time-consuming quiet title action.  She explains how the proprietary process you’ve probably never heard of convinces skeptical underwriters to insure post-tax-deed properties in 16 states and why title insurance is the crucial choke point in turning distressed real estate into a clear, marketable title.  Together, Stephen and Brenda dig into the landmark Tyler and pending Pung Supreme Court cases, why eliminating government surplus pockets won’t derail tax deeds, but broad new “state actor” rulings might expose investors to constitutional just-compensation claims.  Brenda shares how US Tax Deed Solutions partners with national underwriters to assume risk, shore up state-by-state statutes, and shore up pipelines of business for title agents. She closes with practical tips for lien investors weighing a move into deeds, the growing threat of vacant-land fraud, and why communities nationwide depend on tax-deed buyers as stewards of local infrastructure and schools.  Timestamps Brenda Flatter’s “aha” moment spotting title insurance as the choke-point in tax deeds – 01:07  Why a state-issued tax deed still leaves a cloud on title (due-process notice issue) – 03:43  US Tax Deed Solutions’ “tax certification” alternative to the lengthy quiet-title action – 10:36  How to build trust and get national underwriters to insure tax deeds – 15:23  Impact of the Tyler and Pung Supreme Court cases on title insurance risk – 25:18 Get in Touch with Stephen and Brenda Flatter Website: https://jurisdeed.com/ Waitlist: https://jurisdeed.com/waitlist Stephen's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenmorel-jd/ Brenda's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendaflatter Email: bflatter@logs.com  Contact: +1 (574) 855-8968  US Tax Deed Solutions: https://www.ustaxdeedsolutions.com/ Title and Abstract Agency of America: https://www.titleandabstract.com/ Matt Abee's Pung v Isabella County episode: https://youtu.be/22NIdaM2G9w And if you love the show, subscribe to follow it! If you're investing in Louisiana tax sales under the 2026 rules, you need legal and asset management partners who specialize in this niche: Quiet Title Litigation – TDLG (Tax Deed Legal Group) After your redemption period expires, TDLG forecloses your lien so you can recover your investment with confidence. Louisiana-licensed attorneys with deep expertise in tax sale law handle all litigation, notice requirements, and foreclosure proceedings. Website: www.taxdeedlegal.com Email: info@taxdeedlegal.com Asset Liquidation & Management – DeedWolf Holding an unredeemed lien with partial ownership? DeedWolf handles secondary market lien transfers, partition auction representation, REO management, professional property marketing, and liquidation to maximize your recovery. Website: www.deedwolf.com Email: i... Chapters (00:00:00) - Tax Sale & Liability(00:00:57) - The Secret to Title Insurance(00:02:12) - Tax Deductions: The Elevator Pitch(00:04:20) - Do Tax Liens Need a Quiet Title Action?(00:06:19) - Tax Liens(00:11:00) - US Tax Deed Solutions: Tax Certification(00:14:36) - Getting a National Underwriting Desk to Say Yes to a Tax L(00:17:49) - Underwriting of US Tax Dividends(00:20:40) - Real Estate: Would You Extend Your Coverage to More States?(00:23:35) - States No More: Alabama and New Jersey(00:25:16) - Title Insurance and Tax Lien Investing(00:26:15) - Title Insurance: Tyler Case and the Surplus(00:29:05) - Tax Deed Foreclosure Case(00:34:20) - Title Insurance: Private Investors and the Tax System(00:36:40) - Punk vs. Title Insurance Industry(00:39:41) - Tax Lien & Deed Investors(00:42:11) - Louisiana Tax Deeds: Should Property Investors Buy a Lien(00:45:14) - Tyler, Title Insurance: Where the Market is Going(00:52:12) - Tax Counselor on Preparing a Tax Return(00:52:47) - What's Next for Tax Deed Solutions?(00:53:57) - The Deed Line Closer

    56 min
  4. Ahead of the Ruling: Nelson Mullins’ Matt Abee on Pung v Isabella County - #8

    Apr 1

    Ahead of the Ruling: Nelson Mullins’ Matt Abee on Pung v Isabella County - #8

    In this episode of The Innovative Investor Podcast, Stephen speaks with Matt Abee, partner at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, about a landmark Supreme Court fight that could redraw the rules of tax sale investing nationwide. Stephen and Matt trace the journey from last year’s Tyler v. Hennepin County decision to the current Pung v. Isabella County case, explaining why a Michigan family’s fight over a $2,000 tax bill and $76,000 auction “surplus” could end up redefining what counts as “just compensation” under the Takings Clause. Drawing on Matt’s deep experience representing tax lien investors, mortgage servicers, and financial institutions in more than 30 states, they unpack how the court might weigh fair market value versus auction proceeds, and why that distinction matters to both deed-state and lien-state players. As the justices pressed on issues of auction fairness, due process, and the homeowner’s own role in triggering a tax sale, Matt lays out three possible outcomes, from a sweeping new rule that forces states to pay full market value, to a narrower “fairness-of-auction” standard that sends cases back for fact-finding at the lower-court level. Along the way, they explore how different states have built wildly diverse sales processes (South Carolina’s administrative treasurer versus North Carolina’s full‐blown judicial foreclosure) and why investors must now consider not only the upside of a lien purchase but also the looming risk of constitutional claims. With the Supreme Court’s decision expected soon, Matt and Stephen offer practical advice on how to assess legal exposure, partner with the right counsel, and stay ahead of a ruling that could “spell the end of tax sales in America,” as the Solicitor General warns. Whether you’re a seasoned portfolio manager or just getting started in tax-linked real estate debt, this conversation makes one thing clear: the future of tax sale investing is no longer solely about yield or location, but about legal intelligence and process, knowing when an auction is truly fair, when to bid, and when to walk away. Tune in for expert insight on Pung’s high-stakes cert petition, learn how to fortify your underwriting, and discover why the best investors of tomorrow will be those who understand both title and tea leaves. Timestamps 1. Overview of Pung v Isabella County and why it matters for tax-sale investors – 00:02 2. How Pung differs from Tyler v Hennepin on tax-sale takings – 02:07 3. Facts of the Pung dispute: principal-residence exemption, $2 K debt, $76 K sale vs. $194 K FMV claim – 05:00 4. Key takeaways from the Feb 25 Supreme Court arguments (fairness of auction, issue preservation) – 13:21 5. Likely SCOTUS outcome and what lien- and deed-state investors need to know – 20:49 Get in Touch with Stephen and Matt Abee Website: https://jurisdeed.com/ Waitlist: https://jurisdeed.com/waitlist Stephen's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenmorel-jd/ Matt's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-a-abee-3631832b/ Nelson Mullins: https://www.nelsonmullins.com/ Cases Mentioned Pung v. Isabella: https://www.nelsonmullins.com/insights/alerts/additional_nelson_mullins_alerts/all/u-s-supreme-court-hears-arguments-in-pung-v-isabella-county Tyler v. Hennepin County: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinio... Chapters (00:00:00) - Tax Lien Appeals(00:00:53) - The Pung Case(00:02:41) - Pung vs. Hennepin County: The Tax Sales(00:05:12) - On the Tax Lien Issues(00:05:40) - Tax Lien Investor: The Peng Family(00:14:18) - Trump on the Value of Real Estate(00:14:40) - Supreme Court oral arguments on eminent domain case(00:25:54) - Nebraska Tax Lien Case, Who Pays?(00:34:46) - Tax Sales and Foreclosure: Similar but Different(00:35:59) - The Deed Line

    41 min
  5. The Future of Tax Lien Investing: Secondary Markets and Portfolio Strategies - #7

    Mar 11

    The Future of Tax Lien Investing: Secondary Markets and Portfolio Strategies - #7

    In this episode of The Innovative Investor Podcast, Stephen Morel speaks with co-host George Jackson, and the co-founder of JurisDeed. They wrap up their deep dive into Louisiana’s 2026 tax sale reforms and use it as a springboard to explore how these changes are reshaping tax-lien investing nationwide.  From managing dual-track laws to avoiding the pitfalls of one-off deals, Stephen and George stress the importance of viewing tax liens as a true asset class, complete with grading systems, tiered strategies, and disciplined capital allocation. Together, they walk through the evolution of enterprise-level portfolio planning and the tools that JurisDeed has built to simplify what was once the “least passive” investment in real estate.  You’ll learn why structuring your acquisitions with clear risk tiers, based on lien amount, property type, and location, can mean the difference between realizing those headline-making returns or getting stuck with unwanted liabilities. They also share how artificial intelligence is poised to predict redemption rates, how to prepare for seven-year enforcement deadlines in Louisiana, and why building in reserves for subsequent taxes and legal costs is non-negotiable.  Looking ahead, Stephen and George tease JurisDeed’s upcoming secondary marketplace for unredeemed liens, which promises to unlock long-stalled capital and bring new liquidity to investors of all sizes.  Whether you’re a mom-and-pop operator or running a multi-state fund, you’ll walk away with actionable insights on streamlining operations, reducing overhead, and positioning your portfolio for professional-level results.  Tune in to stay ahead of Supreme Court rulings, see how evolving state laws affect your strategy, and get the inside track on JurisDeed’s next-generation platform. Timestamps Portfolio Management Strategies Under Louisiana’s New 2026 Tax Sale Laws – 04:05 Tiering Capital Allocation & Property Grading for Risk/Return Optimization – 08:40 Impact of Louisiana’s Seven-Year Statute of Limitations on Liens – 14:15 Overcoming Fragmented Service Providers with a Centralized Platform (JurisDeed) – 18:00 5. Building a Secondary Marketplace for Unredeemed Liens & Improved Liquidity – 21:30 Get in Touch with Stephen and George Website: https://jurisdeed.com/ Waitlist: https://jurisdeed.com/waitlist Stephen's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenmorel-jd/ George's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-jackson-3bbb11aa/ And if you love the show, subscribe to follow it! If you're investing in Louisiana tax sales under the 2026 rules, you need legal and asset management partners who specialize in this niche: Quiet Title Litigation – TDLG (Tax Deed Legal Group) After your redemption period expires, TDLG forecloses your lien so you can recover your investment with confidence. Louisiana-licensed attorneys with deep expertise in tax sale law handle all litigation, notice requirements, and foreclosure proceedings. Website: www.taxdeedlegal.com Email: info@taxdeedlegal.com Asset Liquidation & Management – DeedWolf Holding an unredeemed lien with partial ownership? DeedWolf handles secondary market lien transfers, partition auction representation, REO management, professional property marketing, and liquidation to maximize your recovery. Website: www.deedwolf.com Email: info@deedwolf.com Chapters (00:00:00) - Louisiana 2026: Real Estate Investment Strategy(00:01:10) - Louisiana Tax Sale System Deep Dive(00:03:04) - How CMS managed Louisiana's dual-state law system(00:04:39) - Tax Lien Investing: Tiering The Portfolio(00:07:59) - Louisiana Real Estate Investment: Portfolio Planning(00:09:54) - Louisiana Real Estate Law: 7 Year statute of limitations(00:14:03) - Louisiana Tax Liens: Unredeemed liens(00:20:00) - Tax Lien Investing Podcast(00:21:12) - Tax Lien Investing: Stephen Morrell and George Jackson

    22 min
  6. Navigating Louisiana's New Tax Lien Foreclosure Process - #6

    Mar 9

    Navigating Louisiana's New Tax Lien Foreclosure Process - #6

    In this episode of The Innovative Investor Podcast, Stephen Morel speaks with co-founder George Jackson to break down Louisiana's new foreclosure process under the 2026 tax lien law and how it fundamentally differs from the old quiet title system. They begin by explaining the redemption period mechanics: how the final six months won't start until investors complete mandatory legal notifications, and why preserving evidence throughout the redemption period is critical for successful foreclosure later. Stephen walks through the foreclosure process step-by-step, comparing it to mortgage foreclosures that most people understand. Unlike the old system, where investors could convert liens to property ownership through quiet title, the new law requires a civil lawsuit in district court, seizure by the sheriff, and a public auction where the lien holder gets paid from proceeds, no automatic ownership transfer. George and Stephen discuss why you need an experienced tax lien foreclosure attorney (not just any lawyer), and Stephen introduces Tax Deed Legal Group (TDLG) as JurisDeed's Louisiana law firm offering streamlined, fixed-fee foreclosure services. A key benefit they highlight: the new foreclosure system creates truly marketable title. While title insurance companies were often hesitant to insure properties from quiet title actions, they have no problem insuring properties sold through sheriff sales, the same process used for mortgage foreclosures for decades. This means more sophisticated buyers show up at auctions, higher bids, and better recovery for investors who aren't getting the property but simply want to be paid back. Even if redemption doesn't happen during the three-year period, owners can still pay off the debt (called a "termination payment") all the way up until the auction, with all accrued costs and fees included. By the end of this episode, listeners will understand that foreclosure isn't as mysterious as it sounds, it's a structured, professional process that actually improves outcomes for investors, communities, and the tax lien industry as a whole. Timestamps Redemption period overview: old law vs. new law and the critical final six months – 0:52  Foreclosure process explained: from redemption expiration to public auction – 3:13  Who handles foreclosures: finding the right attorney and introduction to TDLG – 5:46  Evidence preservation during redemption period and why documentation matters – 7:37  Foreclosure workflow: filing petitions, sheriff sales, and bidding at auction – 10:58  Termination payments: owner's rights to pay off debt up until auction – 14:49  Marketable title benefits: why foreclosure attracts better buyers and higher bids – 16:33 Get in Touch with Stephen and George Website: https://jurisdeed.com/ Waitlist: https://jurisdeed.com/waitlist Stephen's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenmorel-jd/ George's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-jackson-3bbb11aa/ And if you love the show, subscribe to follow it! If you're investing in Louisiana tax sales under the 2026 rules, you need legal and asset management partners who specialize in this niche: Quiet Title Litigation – TDLG (Tax Deed Legal Group) After your redemption period expires, TDLG forecloses your lien so you can recover your investment with confidence. Louisiana-licensed attorneys with deep expertise in tax sale law handle all litigation, notice requirements, and foreclosure proceedings. Website: www... Chapters (00:00:00) - Tax Liens: Will They Get Foreclosed On?(00:01:04) - Louisiana Tax Sales(00:06:46) - How to File a Tax Liens Complaint in Louisiana(00:08:21) - How to preserve your tax lien evidence during the redemption process(00:10:39) - Tax Lien Sales in Louisiana(00:17:20) - The Future of Tax Liens Foreclosures(00:21:56) - Louisiana Real Estate Investment: Cost and Attorney Fee Recovery(00:23:27) - Louisiana Tax Sale: Where to Start?

    25 min
  7. Redemption Notices, Sheriff’s Sales & Title Insurance: Louisiana’s New Playbook - #5

    Mar 4

    Redemption Notices, Sheriff’s Sales & Title Insurance: Louisiana’s New Playbook - #5

    In this episode of The Innovative Investor Podcast, Stephen Morel speaks with George Jackson, co-founder of JurisDeed. They pick up their multi-part series on Louisiana tax sales at the foreclosure stage, speaking on how the redemption period has changed under new law: from automatic three-year expirations to investor-triggered six-month clocks once notices are sent.  Stephen walks through the shift from quiet title actions to judicial foreclosures, emphasizes the need for specialized Louisiana attorneys, and outlines the step-by-step process of sending certified redemption notices, preserving evidence, and preparing for a public auction.  Beyond the technical nuts and bolts, Stephen and George explore the broader impact of these reforms. By adopting a lien foreclosure model similar to Florida’s, Louisiana is positioning itself as a modern standard-bearer for tax sale investing.  They discuss cost-recovery limits, strategic decisions around contested foreclosures, and the newfound availability of title insurance, which can boost property values and investor confidence.  To learn more or join the waitlist for JurisDeed’s nationwide tax lien and deed investing platform launching in early 2026, head over to JurisDeed.com and follow along on LinkedIn and YouTube. Timestamps Overview of the Louisiana redemption period – 0:44 Old quiet title vs. new judicial foreclosure process – 2:30 Redemption notices and evidence preservation requirements – 5:32 Sheriff’s sale auction procedure and post-judgment redemption – 10:49 Improved title insurance prospects under judicial foreclosure – 17:18 Get in Touch with Stephen and George Website: https://jurisdeed.com/ Waitlist: https://jurisdeed.com/waitlist Stephen’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenmorel-jd/ George’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-jackson-3bbb11aa/ And if you love the show, subscribe to follow it! If you’re investing in Louisiana tax sales under the 2026 rules, you need legal and asset management partners who specialize in this niche: Quiet Title Litigation – TDLG (Tax Deed Legal Group)  After your redemption period expires, TDLG quiets your title so you can sell, finance, or develop with confidence. Louisiana-licensed attorneys with deep expertise in tax sale law handle all litigation, notice requirements, and title clearing.  Website: www.taxdeedlegal.com  Email: info@taxdeedlegal.com Asset Liquidation & Management – DeedWolf  Holding an unredeemed lien with partial ownership? DeedWolf handles secondary market lien transfers, partition auction representation, REO management, professional property marketing, and liquidation to maximize your recovery.  Website: www.deedwolf.com  Email: info@deedwolf.com Chapters (00:00:00) - Louisiana Tax Liens Update(00:01:04) - Louisiana Tax Sales: The 2026 Redemption Period and Notice(00:03:13) - Who Needs to Be Notified of a Lien?(00:06:55) - Does the Notice of Foreclosure affect the redemption rate?(00:09:41) - Louisiana Tax Liens: Governance and Compliance(00:17:26) - Louisiana Tax Liens(00:18:59) - Juris Deed

    20 min
  8. Recovering Fees & Attorney Costs Under Louisiana’s New Tax Lien Law - #4

    Feb 26

    Recovering Fees & Attorney Costs Under Louisiana’s New Tax Lien Law - #4

    In this episode of The Innovative Investor Podcast, Stephen Morel speaks with George Jackson, co-founder of JurisDeed, to break down the brand-new 2026 Louisiana tax lien law and its game-changing impact on fee and cost recovery.  They speak on why understanding recoverable expenses: everything from title searches and skip tracing during the redemption period to court filing fees and attorney’s costs in foreclosure, is critical for maximizing your bottom-line return.  Stephen and George kick off the conversation by outlining the three main buckets of cost recovery and explaining how the new statutes can turn previously sunk costs into reimbursable investments.  As they unpack each category, you’ll learn how up to $500 in compliance costs can now be recouped if properly documented, why the $2,500 attorney’s-fee cap is only the starting point, and how “good cause” provisions allow investors to petition for higher recovery.  They emphasize that consistent, detailed record-keeping and real-time updates are non-negotiable, and, without a systematized approach, you risk leaving money on the table or running afoul of varying judges’ interpretations across parishes.  By the end of the episode, Stephen and George drive home a key takeaway: operational efficiency isn’t just about cutting costs, it’s about building a process that preserves and recovers them.  Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just exploring tax lien investing, you’ll walk away with actionable insights on how to protect your ROI under Louisiana’s new law. Timestamps Compliance cost recovery during the redemption period (title searches, skip tracing, certified mail, etc.) – 1:24 Recovery of foreclosure costs and attorney’s fees (up to $2,500 with potential for more upon “good cause”) – 4:01 Systemization and ongoing monitoring of payoffs, legal expenses, and court costs to protect ROI – 6:48 Impact of fee recovery on smaller investors and remaining capital requirements – 7:40 The critical role of detailed documentation and judicial discretion in cost recovery – 9:29 Get in Touch with Stephen and George Website: https://jurisdeed.com/ Waitlist: https://jurisdeed.com/waitlist Stephen’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenmorel-jd/ George’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-jackson-3bbb11aa/ And if you love the show, subscribe to follow it! If you’re investing in Louisiana tax sales under the 2026 rules, you need legal and asset management partners who specialize in this niche: Quiet Title Litigation – TDLG (Tax Deed Legal Group)  After your redemption period expires, TDLG quiets your title so you can sell, finance, or develop with confidence. Louisiana-licensed attorneys with deep expertise in tax sale law handle all litigation, notice requirements, and title clearing.  Website: www.taxdeedlegal.com  Email: info@taxdeedlegal.com Asset Liquidation & Management – DeedWolf  Holding an unredeemed lien with partial ownership? DeedWolf handles secondary market lien transfers, partition auction representation, REO management, professional property marketing, and liquidation to maximize your recovery.  Website: www.deedwolf.com  Email: info@deedwolf.com Chapters (00:00:00) - Tax Lien Elimination(00:01:09) - Louisiana Tax Liens: Recovery of Fees and Costs(00:08:00) - Getting the right amount for your RRSP payoff(00:08:36) - Tax Liens(00:10:11) - Recovering Costs of Quiet Title Foreclosure(00:12:08) - Cost Recovery

    13 min
  9. Subsequent Taxes Arbitrage - #3

    Feb 23

    Subsequent Taxes Arbitrage - #3

    In this episode of The Innovative Investor, Stephen Morel speaks with his co-founder George Jackson about the game-changing implications of Louisiana’s 2026 tax sale reforms. The duo kicks off by unpacking the concept of “subsequent taxes arbitrage,” breaking down how investors can capitalize on multi-year tax liens under the new law.  Stephen and George explain why, in Louisiana, those follow-on tax bills now earn a guaranteed 1% per month plus a 5% penalty kicker, regardless of any reduced interest bid on the original lien, and how that creates a stacked-return opportunity for savvy investors.  They also tackle practical hurdles and strategies: from securing specialized financing (with a nod to partners at Tax Sale Resources and upcoming options through JurisDeed) to evaluating whether paying subsequent taxes on a property aligns with your ROI goals and collateral condition.  Along the way, Stephen highlights JurisDeed’s platform as a compliance-free zone, enabling investors to focus on portfolio management rather than legal minutiae.  Tune in for a deep dive into maximizing returns, mastering mandatory notices, and setting yourself up for success in the modern tax lien arena. Timestamps Definition of Subsequent Taxes Arbitrage – 0:45 Mechanics and Notice Changes for Subsequent Tax Liens in Louisiana – 1:03 Interest Rates and 5% Penalty Kicker under the New 2026 Law – 7:05 Financing Options for Purchasing Subsequent Taxes – 9:33 Portfolio Management Strategies for Subsequent Tax Investments – 11:45 Get in Touch with Stephen and George Website: https://jurisdeed.com/ Waitlist: https://jurisdeed.com/waitlist Stephen’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenmorel-jd/ George’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-jackson-3bbb11aa/ And if you love the show, subscribe to follow it! If you’re investing in Louisiana tax sales under the 2026 rules, you need legal and asset management partners who specialize in this niche: Quiet Title Litigation – TDLG (Tax Deed Legal Group)  After your redemption period expires, TDLG quiets your title so you can sell, finance, or develop with confidence. Louisiana-licensed attorneys with deep expertise in tax sale law handle all litigation, notice requirements, and title clearing.  Website: www.taxdeedlegal.com  Email: info@taxdeedlegal.com Asset Liquidation & Management – DeedWolf  Holding an unredeemed lien with partial ownership? DeedWolf handles secondary market lien transfers, partition auction representation, REO management, professional property marketing, and liquidation to maximize your recovery.  Website: www.deedwolf.com  Email: info@deedwolf.com

    18 min
  10. What Investors Need to Know About Louisiana’s 2026 Tax Lien Changes - #2

    Feb 20

    What Investors Need to Know About Louisiana’s 2026 Tax Lien Changes - #2

    In this episode of The Innovative Investor Podcast, Stephen Morel speaks with George Jackson about the sweeping changes to Louisiana’s tax lien arena on January 1, 2026. As founder and CEO of JurisDeed, Stephen walks George and listeners through the transition from Louisiana’s legacy system of bidding ownership percentages at tax lien auctions to a competitive interest-rate auction model.  They compare how the old “bid down your ownership stake” approach worked versus the new process, where investors start at a 1% simple monthly interest rate and bid down in 0.1% increments to a floor of 0.7%.  Stephen and George also unpack several other headline-making updates: tax lien purchasers must now send mandatory redemption notices (and can recover up to $500 of those due-diligence costs), a strict seven-year statute of limitations replaces the previous unlimited timeline, and redemption periods only end once notifications are properly served.  Perhaps most importantly, foreclosures will mirror mortgage foreclosures, a full judicial process and auction, eliminating the old quiet-title shortcut and changing how investors ultimately realize returns or surplus equity.  Throughout the conversation, Stephen emphasizes the need for a clear investment strategy aligned with these new rules, from portfolio construction and pre-auction due diligence to cost-recovery tactics and operational efficiencies. He and George highlight how JurisDeed’s upcoming tax-sale technology platform can help investors stay compliant, streamline workflows, and optimize returns under the modernized Louisiana framework.  Stay tuned for Episode 3, where they’ll talk about leveraging subsequent tax investments to offset the loss of surplus-equity opportunities. Timestamps Auction bidding overhaul: switching from ownership‐percentage bids to bidding down the interest rate – 02:15 Mandatory redemption notices and new cost‐recovery allowance (up to $500) – 07:45 Introduction of a seven-year statute of limitations and conditional end to the three-year redemption period – 11:30 Replacement of the quiet‐title shortcut with a full judicial foreclosure process – 15:20 Online auction logistics and aligning bidding tactics with overall investment strategy – 19:05 Get in Touch with Stephen and George Website: https://jurisdeed.com/ Waitlist: https://jurisdeed.com/waitlist Stephen’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenmorel-jd/ George’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-jackson-3bbb11aa/ And if you love the show, subscribe to follow it! If you’re investing in Louisiana tax sales under the 2026 rules, you need legal and asset management partners who specialize in this niche: Quiet Title Litigation – TDLG (Tax Deed Legal Group)  After your redemption period expires, TDLG quiets your title so you can sell, finance, or develop with confidence. Louisiana-licensed attorneys with deep expertise in tax sale law handle all litigation, notice requirements, and title clearing.  Website: www.taxdeedlegal.com  Email: info@taxdeedlegal.com Asset Liquidation & Management – DeedWolf  Holding an unredeemed lien with partial ownership? DeedWolf handles secondary market lien transfers, partition auction representation, REO management, professional property marketing, and liquidation to maximize your recovery.  Website: www.deedwolf.com  Email: info@deedwolf.com

    27 min
  11. Transforming Delinquent Tax Markets Nationwide - #1

    Feb 18

    Transforming Delinquent Tax Markets Nationwide - #1

    In this episode of The Innovative Investor Podcast, Stephen Morel speaks with George Jackson, co-founder of JurisDeed, about how modern technology is reshaping tax sale investing. They unpack the century-old process by which counties sell delinquent property taxes to investors and explain why it’s long been the province of large institutions despite being technically open to any individual.  Stephen and George dive into JurisDeed’s mission to democratize this high-return asset class using AI and predictive analytics, simplifying cumbersome legal requirements and state-by-state variations so that more investors can participate without building in-house armies of lawyers and paralegals. The conversation then turns to a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision (the Tyler case) and a comprehensive overhaul of Louisiana’s tax sale laws set to take effect on January 1, 2025. George and Stephen outline how these changes (like mandatory surplus-equity refunds to homeowners) reflect a wider national trend, and why investors must now focus on operational efficiency and speed to maintain compelling returns.  Timestamps Introduction to JurisDeed and tax‐sale investing – 00:00 Complexity barriers and why tax‐sale investing needs tech disruption – 03:15 Louisiana’s new 2025 tax‐sale law overhaul – 07:45 US Supreme Court’s Tyler case and its impact on surplus funds – 12:30 Role of AI and technology in democratizing tax‐sale access – 17:50 Get in Touch with Stephen and George Website: https://jurisdeed.com/ Waitlist: https://jurisdeed.com/waitlist Stephen’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenmorel-jd/ George’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-jackson-3bbb11aa/ And if you love the show, subscribe to follow it! If you’re investing in Louisiana tax sales under the 2026 rules, you need legal and asset management partners who specialize in this niche: Quiet Title Litigation – TDLG (Tax Deed Legal Group)  After your redemption period expires, TDLG quiets your title so you can sell, finance, or develop with confidence. Louisiana-licensed attorneys with deep expertise in tax sale law handle all litigation, notice requirements, and title clearing.  Website: www.taxdeedlegal.com  Email: info@taxdeedlegal.com Asset Liquidation & Management – DeedWolf  Holding an unredeemed lien with partial ownership? DeedWolf handles secondary market lien transfers, partition auction representation, REO management, professional property marketing, and liquidation to maximize your recovery.  Website: www.deedwolf.com  Email: info@deedwolf.com

    22 min
  12. The Innovative Investor Podcast Trailer

    Feb 16

    The Innovative Investor Podcast Trailer

    The Innovative Investor Podcast is where forward-thinking investors discover the alternative real estate strategies and property debt opportunities that create lasting wealth outside the mainstream. Hosted by Stephen Morel, founder of JurisDeed and one of the nation's foremost legal experts in property debt investing, alongside co-host George W. Jackson, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at JurisDeed, each episode delivers insider knowledge from experienced investors, fund managers, attorneys, and industry professionals who have built wealth through tax liens, distressed assets, and overlooked corners of real estate. With Stephen's 20+ years of experience in real estate title law, including creating the first tax sale title insurance product and serving as legislative commissioner for the National Tax Lien Association, combined with George's extensive background as a delinquent property tax attorney, the show brings unmatched dual perspectives to every conversation. You'll hear how investors are turning complexity into opportunity, building systems that scale across jurisdictions, and generating 12-18%+ annual returns in a market where 98% of investors never participate. Whether you're an experienced investor looking to diversify beyond traditional real estate, a high-earning professional seeking a clearer path to passive income, or an institutional player exploring alternative asset classes, you'll gain the strategies and frameworks to confidently build wealth through property debt in the modern era.

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The Innovative Investor Podcast is where forward-thinking investors discover the alternative real estate strategies and property debt opportunities that create lasting wealth outside the mainstream. Hosted by Stephen Morel, founder of JurisDeed and one of the nation's foremost legal experts in property debt investing, alongside co-host George W. Jackson, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at JurisDeed, each episode delivers insider knowledge from experienced investors, fund managers, attorneys, and industry professionals who have built wealth through tax liens, distressed assets, and overlooked corners of real estate. With Stephen's 20+ years of experience in real estate title law, including creating the first tax sale title insurance product and serving as legislative commissioner for the National Tax Lien Association, combined with George's extensive background as a delinquent property tax attorney, the show brings unmatched dual perspectives to every conversation. You'll hear how investors are turning complexity into opportunity, building systems that scale across jurisdictions, and generating 12-18%+ annual returns in a market where 98% of investors never participate. Whether you're an experienced investor looking to diversify beyond traditional real estate, a high-earning professional seeking a clearer path to passive income, or an institutional player exploring alternative asset classes, you'll gain the strategies and frameworks to confidently build wealth through property debt in the modern era.

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