Avoiding Eviction in Tax Certificate Investing
Sunday, January 23
If I can summarize everything I’ve learned from evictions related to my tax lien investments, it’s to avoid confrontation. That doesn’t mean avoid filing an eviction. In fact, it’s often a good idea to get the legal process started as extra leverage; however, it’s rare that you will actuall...
Iowa Tax Lien Investing - Just the Basics
Sunday, January 16
Iowa is a great state for tax lien investing specifically because of its high interest rate of 24%. That’s 2% a month and a fraction of a month is counted as the whole month. It also has the best statutes in favor of the tax lien investor—you get a free and clear deed without going thru a judic...
Arizona Tax Certificate Auction - Prepare to Profit this February
Saturday, January 01
Buying tax liens in Arizona is a relatively easy and profitable investment opportunity. Since most of larger counties’ auctions are held online, you can invest in these liens from anywhere. The initial bid rate of 16% is very good; however, there is a lot of competition, so most returns fall be...
The First Rule of Tax Lien Investing
Sunday, December 12
On the surface, investing in tax liens and tax certificates seems pretty simple and low risk—great rates, low LTVs and your ahead of all mortgages. But, tax lien investing has gotten even the most savvy real estate player in trouble. Why? Because they didn’t follow the one cardinal rule of tax...
South Carolina Delinquent Tax Auction Information
Thursday, December 02
This year’s South Carolina tax lien auctions are finishing up. But, for those of you heading to the auction or just want to learn more about this great state for tax lien investors, I wanted to summarize how the penalty rate works in South Carolina. Penalty Rate Unlike most states, South Carol...
Investing in South Carolina Tax Liens - Pros and Cons
Friday, November 26
South Carolina is one of my favorite states to invest in tax liens. So long as I performed good due diligence, I made a great return on both the redemptions and those deed I received. However, like all tax lien investing, there are risks and negatives in the South Carolina tax lien market that ...