Best Way to Break In to Tax Deed Property

[Kyle Meyers]

Those of you who buy tax deeds or foreclosures, what is the best way to get into the property once you own it? I am about to take possession of 2 tax deed properties which appear to have been abandoned for a year or more. Is drilling the lock the best way or would it be cheaper to break in somehow?

[Ibrahim Hughes]

I called a locksmith once on a property I was buying (abandoned condo - had permission from the owner who inherited the property and didn't have a key). Locksmith came out, drilled through the cylinder and charged me $80. That was the last time I called one.

Drill the lock off. AND make sure you have a copy of the deed, corporation formation papers with your name on them (if company is owner) and government issued ID.

The police may not want to hear anything about you being an investor owning the properties via foreclosure without written proof.