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The Strategic Success Podcast, hosted by Courtney Fricke, is a library of conversations around taking the next right step. Although her expertise is in Real Estate, Courtney will have conversations and dialogues around business, success, mindset, and philosophy with various guests. Her goal is to mainly showcase folks who do not have a strong online presence but who have strong philosophies around success and Real Estate. Make sure to subscribe. If you found the episodes helpful, make sure to leave us a review of your experience. You can connect with Courtney at CourtneyFricke.com.
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Wholesaling in Louisiana is officially changing.In this episode of the Louisiana Real Estate Talks podcast, Courtney Fricke and Stephen Keighery break down Louisiana House Bill 468 and what it means for wholesalers, investors, agents, and Real Estate operators across the state beginning August 1, 2026.This is one of the most important legal and operational changes Louisiana wholesalers have faced in years.Courtney and Steve walk through what the law actually says, how wholesaling is now legally defined in Louisiana, and what ethical operators need to change moving forward.READ THE LAW HERE: https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1479446Whether you agree with the law or not, one thing is clear: operators in Louisiana need to understand these changes and prepare before August 1st.ATTENTION:The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and reflects personal experiences and opinions. It is not intended as legal, tax, financial, or investment advice. Real Estate laws, tax rules, and regulations vary by state and situation. Always consult with a qualified attorney, CPA, or other licensed professional before making any Real Estate or financial decisions.If you’re operating in Louisiana or considering investing here, make sure you’re subscribed. These Louisiana Real Estate Talks episodes are focused on real conditions, real data, and real-world dealmaking, not theory. More Louisiana-specific conversations coming next.Connect with Stephen Keighery:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCBFQ_43MCI9tJ8tB6m9q92g Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephenkeighery/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stephenkeighery LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenkeighery/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephen.keigheryX: https://x.com/stephenkeigheryWebsite: https://homebuyerlouisiana.com/about-us/stephen-keighery/Connect with Courtney Fricke: Instagram: https://instagram.com/courtneyfrickeTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@courtney.fricke Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/courtneyfricke19/X: https://x.com/courtneyfricke YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@courtneyfrickeLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-fricke-705700149/ Website: www.CourtneyFricke.com for more resources.Subscribe to Courtney's Podcasts with various co-hosts: The Strategic Success Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_t1CjX04xMtnNcKPG5LvTh-1m2QVIrY4AI for REI Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_t1CjX04xMvxWaWZ6RTzx_Bmfe2Cx2xHLouisiana Real Estate Talks Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_t1CjX04xMsUc4TcAH_uyYDMPzzU6xRyMessy Money Podcast(Solving Problems in Real Estate): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_t1CjX04xMtBIyWGIO5Mvi2FDn2f436N
In this episode, Courtney Fricke shares some of the most impactful financing lessons she learned from gray-haired mentors who have survived multiple Real Estate market cycles over the last 30, 40, 50, and even 60 years.While much of modern Real Estate culture focuses on acquisitions, scaling, leverage, and growth, this conversation focuses on something far less talked about: survival.What actually keeps investors in the game through difficult markets?What financing structures create peace versus pressure?Why do some investors survive inflation, rising interest rates, insurance crises, market crashes, and difficult lending environments, while others disappear entirely?Courtney breaks down the philosophies and financing principles that completely reshaped the way she approaches investing after realizing that many investors are taught offense, but very few are ever taught defense.ATTENTION:The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and reflects personal experiences and opinions. It is not intended as legal, tax, financial, or investment advice. Real Estate laws, tax rules, and regulations vary by state and situation. Always consult with a qualified attorney, CPA, or other licensed professional before making any Real Estate or financial decisions.Connect with Courtney Fricke: Instagram: https://instagram.com/courtneyfrickeTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@courtney.fricke Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/courtneyfricke19/X: https://x.com/courtneyfricke YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@courtneyfrickeLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-fricke-705700149/ Website: www.CourtneyFricke.com for more resources.If you found this convo helpful, please subscribe to Courtney's Podcasts: The Strategic Success Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_t1CjX04xMtnNcKPG5LvTh-1m2QVIrY4AI for REI Podcast with Maria Giordano: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_t1CjX04xMvxWaWZ6RTzx_Bmfe2Cx2xHLouisiana Real Estate Talks Podcast with Stephen Keighery: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_t1CjX04xMsUc4TcAH_uyYDMPzzU6xRyMessy Money Podcast(Solving Problems in Real Estate): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_t1CjX04xMtBIyWGIO5Mvi2FDn2f436N
In this episode, Courtney Fricke breaks down the lessons average investors can learn from the reported $15M investor loss tied to a multifamily syndication involving Brandon Turner, Open Door Capital, and Disrupt Equity.This is not a hit piece. Instead, it’s a deeper conversation about leverage, financing, risk management, and what modern Real Estate culture often gets wrong about scaling.Courtney walks through:- What reportedly happened with the deal- Why financing can kill even operationally successful properties- The dangers of chasing aggressive returns and “yield sickness”- How social media can create a false sense of security around operators- Why most investors are taught offense but never defense- The lessons gray-haired mentors taught her about longevity and safe financing- Why bigger is not always better in Real EstateThis episode is not just about multifamily syndications. It’s about the broader investing culture around BRRRRs, leverage, refinancing risk, and scaling too aggressively without enough margin for error.If you use leverage in your investing, this conversation matters.In the next episode, Courtney will break down the specific financing lessons his gray-haired mentors taught her that helped completely change the trajectory of her investing career.Check out Brandon's Public Statement about the Deal: https://www.instagram.com/p/DYsplwNkt-B/?img_index=1. ATTENTION:The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and reflects personal experiences and opinions. It is not intended as legal, tax, financial, or investment advice. Real Estate laws, tax rules, and regulations vary by state and situation. Always consult with a qualified attorney, CPA, or other licensed professional before making any Real Estate or financial decisions.Connect with Courtney Fricke: Instagram: https://instagram.com/courtneyfrickeTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@courtney.fricke Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/courtneyfricke19/X: https://x.com/courtneyfricke YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@courtneyfrickeLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-fricke-705700149/ Website: www.CourtneyFricke.com for more resources.If you found this convo helpful, please subscribe to Courtney's Podcasts: The Strategic Success Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_t1CjX04xMtnNcKPG5LvTh-1m2QVIrY4AI for REI Podcast with Maria Giordano: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_t1CjX04xMvxWaWZ6RTzx_Bmfe2Cx2xHLouisiana Real Estate Talks Podcast with Stephen Keighery: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_t1CjX04xMsUc4TcAH_uyYDMPzzU6xRyMessy Money Podcast(Solving Problems in Real Estate): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_t1CjX04xMtBIyWGIO5Mvi2FDn2f436N
In this episode of the Messy Money podcast, Courtney sits down with Tampa Bay Real Estate investor Joey Long to break down one of the wildest curative probate deals you’ll ever hear.What started as a vacant house in Joey’s neighborhood quickly turned into a full-blown ownership investigation involving:- A probate opened on the wrong deceased person- An enhanced life estate deed- Multiple marriages and aliases- Missing heirs across multiple states- Family disputes- Dismissed probate actions- Years of confusion over who actually owned the propertyThe attorney involved reportedly told the family they didn’t even know if the situation could ever be fixed.Instead of walking away, Joey dug deeper.In this conversation, Joey walks through exactly how he:- Investigated the ownership chain- Tracked down heirs through public records and skip tracing- Navigated fractured family dynamics- Worked with probate attorneys and title professionals- Structured the acquisition- Evaluated the risk versus reward- And what he would do differently todayThis episode is a real behind-the-scenes look at orphaned estates, abandoned probate situations, and curative deal-making in the real world.If you’ve ever wanted to understand how experienced operators solve the deals everyone else avoids, this episode is for you.ATTENTION:The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and reflects personal experiences and opinions. It is not intended as legal, tax, financial, or investment advice. Real Estate laws, tax rules, and regulations vary by state and situation. Always consult with a qualified attorney, CPA, or other licensed professional before making any Real Estate or financial decisions.Watch Joey's Last Episode Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7BUB1jEe00&t=4s. Connect With Joey Long: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joeylong.rei/ Tampa Bay locals: Joey hosts a quarterly event and his next is on Short Sales with Will Bonelli on June 4th in St. Petersburg, FL. Here are the details: https://www.facebook.com/events/981271647967199?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22home%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D. Follow him on socials to stay up to date on future events. Connect with Courtney Fricke: Instagram: https://instagram.com/courtneyfrickeTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@courtney.fricke Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/courtneyfricke19/X: https://x.com/courtneyfricke YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@courtneyfrickeWebsite: www.CourtneyFricke.com for more resources.If you found this convo helpful, please subscribe to Courtney's Podcasts: The Strategic Success Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_t1CjX04xMtnNcKPG5LvTh-1m2QVIrY4AI for REI Podcast with Maria Giordano: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_t1CjX04xMvxWaWZ6RTzx_Bmfe2Cx2xHLouisiana Real Estate Talks Podcast with Stephen Keighery: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_t1CjX04xMsUc4TcAH_uyYDMPzzU6xRyMessy Money Podcast(Solving Problems in Real Estate Like Curative Title and Creative Finance): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_t1CjX04xMtBIyWGIO5Mvi2FDn2f436N
Is Louisiana heading toward a foreclosure crisis or are we simply watching the market normalize after years of historically low foreclosure activity?In this episode of Louisiana Real Estate Talks, Courtney Fricke and Stephen Keighery break down the latest foreclosure and mortgage delinquency data impacting Louisiana Real Estate in 2026.From rising mortgage distress to underwater homeowners, insurance pressure, and the longest foreclosure timelines in America, this episode dives into both the macro data and the real-world conversations happening across kitchen tables throughout Louisiana right now.Courtney and Steve discuss what they’re personally seeing in the field while working with distressed property owners, pre-foreclosures, short sales, and financially strained homeowners across the state.ATTENTION:The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and reflects personal experiences and opinions. It is not intended as legal, tax, financial, or investment advice. Real Estate laws, tax rules, and regulations vary by state and situation. Always consult with a qualified attorney, CPA, or other licensed professional before making any Real Estate or financial decisions.If you’re operating in Louisiana or considering investing here, make sure you’re subscribed. These Louisiana Real Estate Talks episodes are focused on real conditions, real data, and real-world dealmaking, not theory. More Louisiana-specific conversations coming next.Connect with Stephen Keighery:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCBFQ_43MCI9tJ8tB6m9q92g Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephenkeighery/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stephenkeighery LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenkeighery/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephen.keigheryX: https://x.com/stephenkeigheryWebsite: https://homebuyerlouisiana.com/about-us/stephen-keighery/Connect with Courtney Fricke: Instagram: https://instagram.com/courtneyfrickeTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@courtney.fricke Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/courtneyfricke19/X: https://x.com/courtneyfricke YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@courtneyfrickeLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-fricke-705700149/ Website: www.CourtneyFricke.com for more resources.Subscribe to Courtney's Podcasts with various co-hosts: The Strategic Success Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_t1CjX04xMtnNcKPG5LvTh-1m2QVIrY4AI for REI Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_t1CjX04xMvxWaWZ6RTzx_Bmfe2Cx2xHLouisiana Real Estate Talks Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_t1CjX04xMsUc4TcAH_uyYDMPzzU6xRyMessy Money Podcast(Solving Problems in Real Estate): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_t1CjX04xMtBIyWGIO5Mvi2FDn2f436N
In this episode of the Messy Money Podcast, Courtney Fricke breaks down how she actually finds curative title leads and ownership problem opportunities in today’s Real Estate market.Instead of chasing the same overcrowded lead lists as everyone else, Courtney explains why some of the best deals come from marketplace inefficiencies, abandoned processes, overlooked public records, and problems other investors simply do not know how to solve.ATTENTION:The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and reflects personal experiences and opinions. It is not intended as legal, tax, financial, or investment advice. Real Estate laws, tax rules, and regulations vary by state and situation. Always consult with a qualified attorney, CPA, or other licensed professional before making any Real Estate or financial decisions.Connect with Courtney Fricke: Instagram: https://instagram.com/courtneyfrickeTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@courtney.fricke Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/courtneyfricke19/X: https://x.com/courtneyfricke YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@courtneyfrickeWebsite: www.CourtneyFricke.com for more resources.If you found this convo helpful, please subscribe to Courtney's Podcasts: The Strategic Success Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_t1CjX04xMtnNcKPG5LvTh-1m2QVIrY4AI for REI Podcast with Maria Giordano: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_t1CjX04xMvxWaWZ6RTzx_Bmfe2Cx2xHLouisiana Real Estate Talks Podcast with Stephen Keighery: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_t1CjX04xMsUc4TcAH_uyYDMPzzU6xRyMessy Money Podcast(Solving Problems in Real Estate Like Curative Title and Creative Finance): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_t1CjX04xMtBIyWGIO5Mvi2FDn2f436N
A recent housing study claiming that St. Tammany Parish may need between 11,500 and 17,300 new housing units by 2030 sparked major debate across South Louisiana.Some residents see it as proof that affordability has become a serious issue for workers and families trying to live in the parish. Others see it as a warning sign of overdevelopment, worsening traffic, infrastructure strain, and flooding concerns.So in this episode of Louisiana Real Estate Talks, Courtney Fricke and Stephen Keighery sit down with St. Tammany Parish Council Member Kathy Seiden, one of the leaders involved in initiating the study, to go deeper into what the report actually says, why it was commissioned, and what the future of growth in the parish could look like.This conversation goes far beyond headlines and digs into the real tension between development, affordability, infrastructure, property rights, rentals, blighted housing, and preserving the character of St. Tammany Parish.What You’ll Learn in This Episode- Why the St. Tammany housing study was commissioned- What “affordable housing” actually means in this context- The real demand pressures facing the parish- Why workforce housing has become such a major topic- Concerns residents have about traffic, flooding, and infrastructure- The debate around rentals, multifamily housing, and development- Why many people pushed back after the study was released- The role blighted and vacant properties could play in the solution- Whether growth in St. Tammany is avoidable at this point- How parish leadership is thinking about long-term planningTopics Discussed- St. Tammany population growth- Entry-level housing shortages- Workforce housing - Rising home prices and affordability challenges- Property taxes and insurance pressure- Infrastructure and drainage concern- Rental housing demand- Manufactured housing and affordability- Public-private partnerships- Blighted property redevelopment- NIMBYism and community pushback- Parish planning and future development strategyWhy This Conversation MattersSt. Tammany Parish has become one of the most desirable places to live in Louisiana.But with that growth comes difficult questions:How do you balance demand with infrastructure?How do you preserve community character while still creating housing opportunity?And what role should investors, developers, landlords, and local government play moving forward?Whether you agree with the study or not, this conversation helps explain why this issue has become one of the biggest Real Estate discussions in Louisiana right now.Link to our first episode on the study: https://youtu.be/sJsiMwFMK2o READ THE STUDY HERE: https://cms3.revize.com/revize/sttammanyparish/STP_CHNA_2026_c.pdf?t=202603311624180&t=202603311624180 ATTENTION:The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and reflects personal experiences and opinions. It is not intended as legal, tax, financial, or investment advice. Real Estate laws, tax rules, and regulations vary by state and situation. Always consult with a qualified attorney, CPA, or other licensed professional before making any Real Estate or financial decisions.Connect with Parish Council Woman, Kathy Seiden: Kathy's Email: kseiden@stpgov.orgAll Parish Council Members: https://www.stpgov.org/government/parish_council/index.phpKoop Drive General Phone Number: (985) 898-2591Connect with Stephen Keighery:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCBFQ_43MCI9tJ8tB6m9q92g Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephenkeighery/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stephenkeighery LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenkeighery/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephen.keigheryX: https://x.com/stephenkeigheryWebsite: https://homebuyerlouisiana.com/about-us/stephen-keighery/Connect with Courtney Fricke: Website: www.CourtneyFricke.com for more resources.
In this episode of the Messy Money Podcast, Courtney sits down with Tampa-based curative title operator Matt Pamfilis for a deep dive into the real mechanics of solving complicated ownership and title problems for profit.This is not a surface-level conversation.Matt breaks down real curative deals involving multi-generational heirs, life estates, tax delinquent properties, affidavit of heirship strategies, holdout owners, litigation pressure, and the operational realities of building a curative-focused business.One of the featured deals involved 10 heirs across multiple generations, hidden title issues, and nearly a six-figure payday that most investors would have walked away from immediately.The conversation also dives into:- How Matt transitioned from wholesaling and land flipping into curative title- Why most investors misunderstand title problem deals- How to evaluate whether a deal is actually worth solving- The importance of title abstracting and understanding chain of title- When to negotiate versus when to apply legal pressure- How patience and persistence impact curative deal flow- Building systems and teams specifically for curative operations- Why tax delinquent properties often lead to hidden opportunities- The risks newer investors face when entering curative without proper underwritingMatt also shares insights into the Tampa Bay Curative Title Meetup and why he believes there is growing demand for deeper conversations around problem-solving in Real Estate.If you’ve ever wondered how experienced operators turn complicated ownership situations into profitable opportunities, this episode is a real-world look inside that process.ATTENTION:The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and reflects personal experiences and opinions. It is not intended as legal, tax, financial, or investment advice. Real Estate laws, tax rules, and regulations vary by state and situation. Always consult with a qualified attorney, CPA, or other licensed professional before making any Real Estate or financial decisions.Connect with Matthew Pamfilis:Cell: 443-417-0172Email: matthew@titanequity.orgWebsite: www.titanequity.orgFacebook Group for Florida Curative Title Network: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1430538711907026Tampa Curative Meetup - Last Wednesday of every month. Next meet up is May 27th at 6:30pm at 1600 E 8th Ave, Suite A200, Tampa, FL 33605Connect with Courtney Fricke: Instagram: https://instagram.com/courtneyfrickeTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@courtney.fricke Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/courtneyfricke19/X: https://x.com/courtneyfricke YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@courtneyfrickeWebsite: www.CourtneyFricke.com for more resources.If you found this convo helpful, please subscribe to Courtney's Podcasts: The Strategic Success Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_t1CjX04xMtnNcKPG5LvTh-1m2QVIrY4AI for REI Podcast with Maria Giordano: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_t1CjX04xMvxWaWZ6RTzx_Bmfe2Cx2xHLouisiana Real Estate Talks Podcast with Stephen Keighery: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_t1CjX04xMsUc4TcAH_uyYDMPzzU6xRyMessy Money Podcast(Solving Problems in Real Estate Like Curative Title and Creative Finance): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_t1CjX04xMtBIyWGIO5Mvi2FDn2f436N
The Strategic Success Podcast, hosted by Courtney Fricke, is a library of conversations around taking the next right step. Although her expertise is in Real Estate, Courtney will have conversations and dialogues around business, success, mindset, and philosophy with various guests. Her goal is to mainly showcase folks who do not have a strong online presence but who have strong philosophies around success and Real Estate. Make sure to subscribe. If you found the episodes helpful, make sure to leave us a review of your experience. You can connect with Courtney at CourtneyFricke.com.
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