Tax Liens and Short Sales

[Leah Cooper]

Hi all,

I've been reading about tax liens and short sales. An article suggested that this was a good way to obtain property at a low price. However, most of the articles I'm finding are giving me a bit too much info, as I'm just trying to get the basics down before delving deeper. Can explain exactly what a tax lien and a short sale is, and how they relate to reach other? How is the process of buying a property under these circumstances different than just purchasing a regular property? Also, would anyone recommend this as a good place to get started in real estate (low capital to start?) or would this be a nightmare of a starting point? 

I'd appreciate any feed back! I'm new to real estate and the jargon, so any info is welcome!

Thanks,

Leah Cooper