All Forum Posts by: Kian Tajadod

@Ed Mayo Yup, that's the good thing about these kinds of properties. They are more likely to be motivated, or at least have a reason to be motivated. The best part is the no redemption period, I wasn't sure about it. I'm assuming these off market/not at auction tax delinquent properties are great deals then. Thanks!

Hi,

I'm confused on how purchasing a tax delinquent property works. If the property is behind on its taxes but not going to auction, is the process deal making and purchasing the same as a regular deal (except having to pay off the taxes)? For example, I am in Houston, TX, I drove around looking for off market distressed properties. One of the ones I found has been tax delinquent since 2005, around $12k to date, but not going to auction. 

Would writing up a deal be like the regular?

Could I offer to pay the taxes plus cash for the deed?

Is there still a redemption period considering it wasn't at auction?

All help is greatly appreciated! Thank you!

When trying to get an off market deal where the property is delinquent (purchased from the owner cash) but not at auction, does the owner still have the redemption period? 

Hello!

There is a property I found while driving around, but I can't seem to find the owner. The property is vacant (tall grass, delinquent taxes, etc.). I get a name when I search the house on the MLS (I am licensed) and tax office, however, after some more digging, I found that the listed owner has passed away. I then looked up the owner in the probate court docs. I found that there was an internal family battle for guardianship of the owner as she was ill, but guardianship ended up going to a professional guardian. It was brief since the owner passed a few months after. In the documents, it is stated that the owner's assets were released to the correct people but does not specify more than that. Also whoever the property went to listed it two months ago but terminated the listing. What would be the best way to find the owner?

Thank you!