Tax Delinquency/ Mortgage Wipe-Out

[Jarrod Willis]

I know that if a property goes to a tax sale and is sold, the mortgages are wiped out so the home is purchased ONLY for the amount of taxes due - free and clear.

BUT, if you obtain a tax delinquent list from the county, mail a card to the owners stating the situation and that you would like to purchase their property BEFORE it hits the tax sale, do the mortgages get wiped out or are you responsible for any mortgages plus tax lien?