Just thought I would take this opportunity to share with you some additional basics that I have learned within my short venture into investing with Tax Liens.My state (Alabama) currently has a 3 year redemption timeframe and pays approximately 12% per year.Ok, I assume you know the foundation on how to find listings and researching the properties etc.My discussion will begin with what happens after you purchase your Tax Liens.Firstly, be aware that most Tax Liens will be redeemed approximately 90% are repaid within the first year.Secondly, after the sale the previous owners are usually notified that their property has been sold and outline their rights of redeeming the Lien without additional consideration (aka cost paid to you the purchaser) if made normally within 10 days of notice.Thirdly, the annual percentage rate will only begin after you have held the Lien after 30 days; therefore you will receive only the original cost you paid on the Tax Lien; no more, no less.Lastly, you are not the homeowner just a Lien Holder therefore no keys, no access to the property, no look through so etc.  

Also some important information is that my rent has been locked(I have been on this rent price for the past 2 years) I am assuming that the landlord will keep us at this price since she told us that we are month to month after the first year.

Assuming you have decent photos for the listing, it mostly comes down to the rent price.

The title company replied that when a contract is cancelled, they do not assume anything for the same reason. what they need is a signed agreement between seller and buyer telling them who gets the EMD. if there is no agreement, they will continue to hold funds until there is a mutual signed agreement.

Quote from @Charles Kannon: So no capital gains, I would assume? 

., rental liability, tenant damage).Landlord insurance covers rental properties but assumes the owner doesn’t live there.Your need: Hybrid coverage for a property that’s both your primary residence and a rental.2.

I believe many people in this forum have never bought a tax lien certificate at an auction.

Hey Gavin, great question.Tariffs can certainly impact the economy, but real estate markets tend to respond in more nuanced ways depending on location, supply-demand dynamics, and investor sentiment rather than broad, immediate declines.A few things to consider:Local Market Fundamentals – Instead of assuming a market-wide drop, look at how tariffs might specifically affect your market in Beaverton, OR.

Using simple numbers, assume I want to purchase a $100,000 property using crypto as collateral:- I pay the closing costs with cash- I put down 10% down payment with cash ($10,000) - I utilize a crypto mortgage for the remaining 90% ($90,000) This way, I still keep my crypto and I have a property, both of which may accrue in value over the long-term.

Assuming you are in America, many overseas markets are attractive.