299. Tax Liens for Regular People, The Robinhood-Style Way to Earn 13 to 18% Backed by Real Estate with Stephen Morel

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Stephen Morel discusses tax lien investing and its complexities, aiming to make it accessible for everyday investors.

Stephen Morell joins the Real Estate Investing School podcast to break down why tax lien investing has quietly been one of the most consistent real estate backed return plays for institutional investors and how his company, Jurisdeed, is working to open that world up to everyday investors. As a former title attorney with deep experience in property law, Stephen explains that tax liens are not really a "get cheap properties" strategy for most people. They are primarily a redemption play where the homeowner pays back the delinquent taxes plus interest and costs. The catch is the process is brutally complex, state by state rules vary, and small compliance mistakes can wipe out your position. Jurisdeed's mission is to make tax liens feel like a true investable asset class, simplifying the experience in a way similar to what Robinhood did for stocks. Stephen dives into the real problems investors face after buying liens, including time sensitive notice requirements, legal documentation, and ongoing monitoring while the lien matures. He explains typical timelines, why foreclosure is not automatic, and why even foreclosure does not guarantee you end up owning the property since auctions…

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Host: Real Estate Investing School

Guest: Stephen Morel

Topics covered

• tax lien investing
• real estate
• investment strategies
• financial returns
• property law

Keywords

• tax liens
• real estate investing
• investment returns
• property law
• Jurisdeed

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Organizations: Jurisdeed

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