Join Brian as he sits down with longtime industry colleague Brad Westover, Executive Director of the National Tax Lien Association (NTLA) - the only nonprofit organization working to improve the tax sale space. In this episode of Distressed to Success, Brad shares his remarkable 30-year journey from college graduate to industry leader, including his role in passing California tax lien legislation and managing $1.5 billion in investments across 22 states. What You'll Learn: How the tax lien industry was founded in 1996-1997 by two rival companies that couldn't even be in the same room together The basics of tax lien investing are explained in simple terms - what happens when property owners don't pay their taxes Why 29 states, plus Washington, DC, allow private investors to purchase tax liens The critical role tax lien sales play in helping local governments balance budgets and fund essential services Major challenges facing the industry, including a significant Supreme Court case coming in 2026 Why property tax abolition efforts in Ohio and Florida could be devastating for local communities Key Timestamps: [01:23] - Brad's origin story in the tax lien space [07:55] - Tax liens explained for beginners [36:46] - Discussion of Montana agriculture and working lands [38:08] - The inspiring story of Franz Wisner [42:26] - Industry challenges and the 2026 Supreme Court case Get in touch with Brad Executive Director, National Tax Lien Association  (NTLA) Email: BPWestover@NTLA.org  Website: NTLA.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-westover-realtor/ Resources Mentioned "The 16% Solution" by Joel Moskowitz - A foundational text in tax lien investing, written about 30 years ago, still considered essential reading for understanding the industry basics "Honeymoon with My Brother" by Franz Wisner - An inspiring story about turning life's setbacks into opportunities; movie rights sold to Sony Pictures for $1 million Get in touch with Brian Last Best Partners' Website: https://www.lastbestpartners.com/ Brian's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-seidensticker-90117021 Podcast LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-seidensticker-90117021/  Subscribe to follow the show!

Welcome to Distressed to Success, a new podcast where we’ll discover how savvy investors and entrepreneurs are profitably transforming underserved communities through strategic investment and innovative business models. Host Brian Seidensticker, co-founder of Last Best Partners, brings his extensive experience in real estate investing and developing software that serves thousands of investors nationwide to explore the most profitable investment opportunities hiding in plain sight in communities that others have written off. In every episode, Brian will sit down with transformational leaders, developers, business owners, and investment professionals who've successfully brought private capital into areas that traditional investors overlook. From Detroit's forgotten neighborhoods to Cleveland, Memphis, and across the Rust Belt, these conversations will dive deep into real strategies that work, including low-income housing tax credits, creative financing solutions, and innovative approaches to community development. Whether you're a high-net-worth investor seeking impact opportunities, a local developer working to improve your community, or a professional in community development, you'll walk away with actionable strategies you can implement. This isn't about theory or feel-good stories, these are real people generating real returns while creating lasting community impact. Because here's what Brian has learned: the best investments don't just build wealth, they build communities.  Subscribe to Distressed to Success wherever you get your podcasts and join the journey to turn distressed assets into thriving neighborhoods while building businesses that benefit both your portfolio and your community.  We’ll see you soon. About Last Best Partners Last Best Partners is an innovative venture capital firm that provides forward-thinking real estate investors with the capital and technological tools necessary to navigate and excel in today's dynamic market landscape. Founded with a vision to transform the real estate investment industry, the firm has grown from its origins in tax sale data aggregation to become a comprehensive platform offering creative funding, advanced data solutions, and cutting-edge software.   About Brian Seidensticker Brian is the founding partner at Last Best Partners, as well as the founder and CEO of Tax Sale Resources and several other portfolio companies. With a strong background in systems engineering and an advanced understanding of the tax sale industry, Brian has been instrumental in transforming the way investors access tax lien and tax deed information, developing comprehensive online platforms that deliver accurate data while tracking investor needs and setting new standards in industry due diligence and efficiency.   Last Best Partners' Website: https://www.lastbestpartners.com/ Brian's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-seidensticker-90117021 Podcast LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-seidensticker-90117021/