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

1. Compliance cost recovery during the redemption period (title searches, skip tracing, certified mail, etc.) – 1:24
   2. Recovery of foreclosure costs and attorney’s fees (up to $2,500 with potential for more upon “good cause”) – 4:01
   3. Systemization and ongoing monitoring of payoffs, legal expenses, and court costs to protect ROI – 6:48
   4. Impact of fee recovery on smaller investors and remaining capital requirements – 7:40
   5. 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/

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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

• (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