Tax Deed Investing for Veterans
Tax deed investing for veterans rewards the habits the military already built in you. You plan the mission, check every detail, and stick to the limits you set. Hi, I’m Jackie Jackson, an Army combat veteran, and I teach tax deed and tax lien investing in all 50 states the way I was trained to work in the military: one step at a time.
From the Army to tax sale investing
I served almost 18 years in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve, first as a Junior Enlisted Soldier and then as an Engineer Officer. I’m retiring as a major in November 2026. Lieutenant General Patrick D. Frank once called me the “Iron Major.” I’ll take it.
I bought my first investment property in 2006. From 2010 on, I built my real estate business while I served in the U.S. Army Reserve and worked my civilian job as an Assistant Vice President (AVP) Branch Manager in Banking. When I finished my Engineer Basic Officer Leader (EBOLC) course in 2013, I spent my whole bonus on a real estate mentor. Learning alone had already cost me too much.
Why a mission checklist fits tax deed investing
In the Army, you don’t roll out until the plan is set and someone makes the go or no-go call. A tax sale should work the same way. The costly mistakes I see come from people who bid on a property they never really checked.
So I teach the G.E.N.I.U.S. Method™ in 6 stages, in the order I work:
- Get Clear on Your Investor Goal
- Explore the Right States
- Navigate the Counties & Auctions
- Identify Your Best Opportunities
- Uncover the Risks
- Set Your Max & Stick to It
Every property goes through my Pre-Auction Checklist™ before you bid. If it fails, you walk away. PASS can be a successful investment decision.
“I tell all my friends in the military… it’s just like doing a mandated training course. You just keep clicking down, nice and organized.”
Enrique Y., Tax Deed Genius student
What you learn in Tax Deed Genius
I start with the difference between tax deeds and tax liens, so you can pick the strategy that fits your goal. Then I show you where each county posts its tax sale list and the rules of the tax sale auction. You’ll learn my fast way to cross off weak properties before they eat up your precious time and your weekend.
After that, we check the title, liens, and access before a dollar moves out of your pocket. I help you set your max bid ahead of time and hold that line on auction day. I also teach you how to become a Surplus Recovery Agent. Yes, surplus overages are in the training too.
There are 8 modules and 91 short videos, a quiz to close out each module, and a certificate when you’re done. I recorded it so you can study from home on your phone or laptop whenever it’s convenient for you. It works the same whether you’re still serving, a military spouse, or you are already out.
One note: this page is about tax sales, where counties sell property for unpaid taxes. It isn’t about VA home loans, and Tax Deed Genius isn’t connected to the VA.
Questions veterans ask before they start
Do I need to live near the county?
No. You research from home, and many counties post their tax sale lists online. Many counties hold their tax sale auctions online too.
Is this a VA program?
No. Tax Deed Genius is my own course, and it isn’t endorsed by the VA or any branch of the military.
Where do I start if I’m brand new?
With Tax Deed Genius Lite, my 2-week beginner course for $197.
Your next mission is already on the calendar
You’ve already proven you can learn a hard system and follow it under pressure. This is one more system. Counties keep setting sale dates, and each list you skip is one someone else researches. When you start Tax Deed Genius, you’ll have my Pre-Auction Checklist™ and Maximum Bid Formula in hand before your first auction.
The Tax Deed Genius full training program is $2,997. You can pay in full or with Affirm if you qualify. You also get my live weekly Q&A session as a bonus and community support for your real estate investment journey.
Never Bid Blind.™