Tax Lien versus Tax Deeds and How to Purchase a House for Under $2K

By Cathy Clarke

Every time someone defaults on their property taxes, the government can foreclose on their home. It's a common practice, and by the way things are going, they'll be listing foreclosures even more in the future. It goes without saying that this is a terrible ordeal for any homeowner, but there is a bright spot in the form of a tax lien auction as outlined in this article. In fact, a tax lien can help a homeowner prevent foreclosure while providing an a good investment, so it can actually turn out to be a win-win situation!

The local government will arrange a tax lien sale, where the public can bid on the right to provide the homeowner a loan in lieu of the home and/or commercial property. In return, the homeowner must pay the winning bidder back the full principle with interest, by a specific date. Both parties must agree with the terms and the date.

However, the caveat for the property owner is that if they don't pay the loan as agreed upon, you, as the lien certificate owner may foreclose the property and take title of it. Everyone wins, so long as you are payed back the full amount of the tax debt plus the healthy interest owned. This way, you obtain a good interest rate on a very low risk investment, while saving someone from losing their property and/or home.

I won't tell anybody, but I'm guessing you are actually hoping the owner will default on your property tax sale loan so that you can take ownership of the property. Actually you don't have to feel guilty because you have relieved them of an impossible debt situation and saved them from being forced into bankruptcy. It allows the owner a chance to start a new chapter in their life with available credit and a clean slate.

A tax deed sale is different then a tax lien sale. The main detail the two hold in common is that they're both sold at local municipal government auctions. At a tax deed sale the municipality sells the actual property with title, with the top bid winning the rights to the property immediately. The current homeowners do not have an option to pay a new lender in an effort to maintain the property. Any outstanding liens and or penalities may or may not have to be honored as declared by the local or state governments. You can find which is the case beforehand by contacting these offices toavoid encountering any unexpected costs.

Tax lien sales and tax deed sales are two ways that a person can benefit from participating at a government auction. Imagine all the money that the winners of these auctions can profit by either charging the owners high interest, or taking over the home themselves and renting or reselling it for a handsome profit. - 23212

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