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The Messy Money Podcast

Courtney Fricke

The Messy Money Podcast is about making money solving the messy problems in Real Estate—the deals, situations, and opportunities most investors overlook. Hosted by experienced Real Estate Investor Courtney Fricke, the show explores curative title, creative deals, distressed real estate, and the critical thinking behind solving complex problems for profit. The podcast also features Louisiana Real Estate Talks, a series focused on the issues shaping Louisiana Real Estate. Subscribe, leave a review,

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00:32:23

EP 124: 3 Heirs, 1 Missing: How This Curative Title...

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2026/10/05

What happens when three heirs own a property, but one of them can't be found?For many real estate investors and wholesalers, that's where the deal dies.But that was only one of the problems with this New Orleans property.In this episode of the Messy Money Podcast, Courtney Fricke sits down with Stephen Keighery of Home Buyer Louisiana to break down a real curative title deal his team recently closed.Home Buyer Louisiana originally spoke with the family in 2021. Five years later, the

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00:17:47

LA RE Talks EP 20: Louisiana FastSites: Where Is the...

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2026/10/03

Louisiana is investing $200 million to prepare sites for economic development before companies even show up.It’s called Louisiana FastSites, and the idea is simple: instead of having land available but waiting years to build roads, extend utilities, improve drainage, add rail access or complete other infrastructure, Louisiana wants more sites ready when companies are deciding where to invest.In this episode of Louisiana Real Estate Talks, Courtney Fricke and Stephen Keighery break down Louisiana’s

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00:10:58

EP 123: $210K ARV, $7K Buy-In: Is This Curative Title...

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2026/09/29

A property with a $210,000 ARV. A seller who originally thought she owned 50%. And now she's willing to sell her potential 25% interest for just $7,000.Would you buy it?In this episode of the Messy Money Podcast, Courtney Fricke walks through a real-world curative title lead and breaks down how she analyzes whether a messy ownership problem is actually worth solving.Courtney breaks down how to build the fact pattern, separate facts from assumptions, determine what an ownership interest is

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00:21:18

LA RE Talks EP 19: How to Buy a NORA Lot in New...

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2026/09/26

New Orleans is putting more than 140 vacant properties up for auction, with bidding starting at just $4,000.But cheap land doesn't necessarily mean a good Real Estate deal.In this episode of Louisiana Real Estate Talks, Courtney Fricke and Stephen Keighery break down the 2026 New Orleans Redevelopment Authority (NORA) property auction and what buyers need to know before placing a bid.The auction includes more than 100 residential lots throughout New Orleans, along with approximately 40

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00:16:14

EP 122: Can You Start Curative Title Investing With...

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2026/09/24

Can you get into curative title investing with little or no money?Technically, yes. But if you're struggling financially and looking at curative title as a low-money, get-rich-quick strategy, I'm not going to hold your hand and lie to you.Curative title can be a high-risk, high-reward business. Deals may take months or even years to resolve, and while finding the opportunity or acquiring an initial interest can be inexpensive, the cure itself is often where the deal becomes capital

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00:19:33

EP 121: Do You Need Real Estate Experience to Get...

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2026/09/21

Do you need years of real estate experience before getting into curative title investing?Not necessarily.But that doesn't mean there isn't a barrier to entry.In this episode of the Messy Money Podcast, I break down what I believe actually makes someone qualified to work curative title deals and why years in real estate don't automatically equal competency.ATTENTION:The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and reflects personal experiences

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00:19:51

LA RE Talks EP 18: I Moved to Florida But I Never...

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2026/09/19

It’s officially been one year since I moved from Louisiana to Florida, but I never stopped investing in Louisiana.In this episode of Louisiana Real Estate Talks, we flip the microphone and Stephen Keighery interviews me about what the first year has actually looked like.We talk about starting over in the competitive Tampa Bay real estate market, questioning whether my skills would transfer to a new state, and why I've had to be more cautious investing in Florida than I expected.We also get into

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00:21:18

EP 120: Before You Go From Wholesaling to Curative...

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2026/09/15

Thinking about making the jump from wholesaling into curative title investing?You probably have more of a head start than you realize—but some of the habits that work in wholesaling can actually hurt you in curative title.In this episode of the Messy Money Podcast, I break down what transfers from wholesaling, what you may need to unlearn, and why curative title requires a deeper level of problem solving, research, patience, and risk analysis.We cover:Why wholesalers aren't starting from zeroThe

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01:03:07

LA RE Talks EP 17: Will Louisiana’s $2 Billion Port...

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2026/09/12

Will the nearly $2 billion Louisiana International Terminal cause property values in St. Bernard Parish to crash or could the massive port project actually increase demand for Real Estate?That question has become increasingly important for homeowners in Violet, Chalmette, Meraux, and throughout St. Bernard Parish as the LIT project moves closer to becoming a reality.In this episode of Louisiana Real Estate Talks, Courtney Fricke sits down with St. Bernard Parish Real Estate broker Mike Fernandez of

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00:19:49

EP 119: You’ve Probably Already Done a Curative Title...

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2026/09/07

Curative title might be one of the hottest niches in real estate investing right now but the problems themselves aren't new.If you've been investing for any length of time and have actually put in the reps, there's a good chance you've already encountered curative title problems.You may have even solved a few without realizing that's what you were doing.In this micro episode of the Messy Money Podcast, Courtney Fricke challenges experienced real estate investors to look backward

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00:20:49

LA RE Talks EP 16: How Will SpaceX Impact Louisiana...

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2026/09/06

SpaceX coming to Louisiana is no longer just a rumor.Now the bigger question is: What could one of the largest economic development projects in Louisiana history actually do to Louisiana Real Estate?In this episode of the Louisiana Real Estate Talks Podcast, Courtney Fricke and Stephen Keighery break down the potential Real Estate impact of SpaceX’s massive new development in Vermilion Parish—and why the effects could eventually stretch well beyond the immediate area.The announced project represents

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00:18:50

How to Find Curative Title Deals Nobody Else Is Chasing

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2026/08/31

A lot of curative title investors are looking for the same thing: The secret list.The problem is, if someone can hand you a copy-and-paste list of distressed properties, they can probably hand that exact same list to everyone else.As more investors move into curative title, traditional lead sources like tax delinquency, code enforcement, probate, vacant properties, and foreclosure are only going to become more competitive.So how do you find curative title opportunities other investors aren't

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00:18:37

LA RE Talks EP 15: Is Louisiana’s Property Insurance...

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2026/08/28

Louisiana spent years watching insurance companies leave the state. Now, insurers are coming back.After years of historic premium increases, insurance carrier insolvencies, fewer coverage options, and tens of thousands of Louisiana property owners relying on Citizens, there are finally signs that Louisiana's property insurance market may be stabilizing.But is the insurance crisis actually getting better?In this episode of the Louisiana Real Estate Talks podcast, Courtney Fricke and Stephen

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00:42:54

Messy Money EP 10: How to Get Your First Curative...

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2026/08/24

If you want to get your first curative title deal, you don't need the perfect list, expensive software, or to understand every complicated legal issue before you start.You need to start developing the ability to recognize the problems other Real Estate investors overlook.In this episode of the Messy Money Podcast, Courtney Fricke breaks down a practical, step-by-step process for finding and pursuing your first curative title opportunity.Instead of starting with massive lists and trying to scale

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00:15:55

LA RE Talks EP 14: Louisiana’s $2 Billion Port Could...

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2026/08/22

One of the largest economic development projects in Louisiana just cleared one of its biggest hurdles.The nearly $2 BILLION Louisiana International Terminal (LIT) proposed for Violet, Louisiana, has received the federal permit authorizing construction — bringing the massive St. Bernard Parish port project significantly closer to reality.But what could a project of this size actually mean for St. Bernard Parish, Greater New Orleans, and Louisiana Real Estate?In this episode of the Louisiana Real

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01:13:37

Messy Money EP 9: Florida Probate Masterclass: Heirs,...

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2026/06/20

Most people think probate is simply about inheriting Grandma's house.In reality, probate sits at the center of some of the biggest ownership questions in Florida Real Estate.Missing heirs.Orphaned estates.Vacant properties.Family disputes.Unknown owners.Title problems.In this episode of the Messy Money Podcast, I sit down with Florida probate attorney Al Nicoletti to break down what actually happens when someone dies owning Real Estate in Florida.We discuss how ownership transfers after death,

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00:28:49

LA RE Talks EP 13: Louisiana Missed the Last Boom,...

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2026/06/17

Did Louisiana miss the biggest economic boom in the Gulf South?Over the last two decades, nearly every Gulf Coast state has experienced significant growth.Texas became a technology and business powerhouse. Florida attracted millions of new residents and saw explosive Real Estate appreciation. Alabama quietly built one of the strongest aerospace and manufacturing economies in the country. Even Mississippi has seen meaningful growth along its Gulf Coast and throughout key economic sectors.Meanwhile,

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00:21:36

Messy Money EP 8: 5 Curative Title Terms Every...

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2026/06/08

Most investors hear terms like quitclaim deed, cloud on title, and quiet title action but don't really understand what they mean. In this episode, I break down five of the most common curative title terms every investor should know and explain them in plain English.What You'll LearnWhat fee simple ownership meansHow chain of title worksWhat creates a cloud on titleWhy quitclaim deeds are misunderstoodWhen a quiet title action may be necessaryCHAPTERS FOR THIS EPISODE:00:00 Why Title Problems

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00:38:28

LA RE Talks EP 12: Louisiana Just Changed...

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2026/06/03

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

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00:32:12

EP 115: 10 Financing Lessons From Investors Who...

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2026/06/03

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

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