The Tax Sale Podcast - Investing in Tax Deeds & Tax Liens

Having been in real estate for nearly two decades, I've definitely seen the marketing and selling methods change over the years.  Yet . . . there is more to come.  In today's episode I'll be discussing a few strategies for selling your tax sale investments that'll make the entire selling process easier, more efficient and more profitable. ⬇️ Helpful Resources ⬇️ Join The Tax Sale Academy...

Running an investment business doesn't mean that we should be forced to deal with people we don't want to.  Instead, we should get to the point where we CHOOSE who we want to work with.  In today's podcast episode, we'll go over a few tactics that I use to choose the customer I desire.  ⬇️ Helpful Resources ⬇️   Join The Tax Sale Academy here: http://TaxSaleAcademy.com/join &nb...

Deed: The very instrument that is necessary to buy and sell real estate. Deeds are often overlooked, misunderstood and misused.  In today's episode we'll take a deep dive into the different types of deeds AND how to properly use them.     ⬇️ Helpful Resources ⬇️    Join The Tax Sale Academy here: http://TaxSaleAcademy.com/join    State Guide: http://TaxSaleA...

Having the foundational knowledge as a tax sale investor is crucial for long term success AND to avoid costly issues.  The biggest mistakes I see made are from those "investors" who tend to skip the baby steps.  Learn exactly what they are and how you should approach them in today's podcast episode! ⬇️ Helpful Resources ⬇️ Join The Tax Sale Academy here: http://TaxSaleAcademy.com/join St...

Having a good mentor is an incredible way to shortcut your path to success as a tax sale investor.  In today's podcast episode we'll discuss the three different types of tax sale mentors, what your expectations should be and what exactly you should be looking for! ⬇️ Helpful Resources ⬇️ Join The Tax Sale Academy here: http://TaxSaleAcademy.com/join State Guide: http://TaxSaleAcademy.com/stat...

We've all been trained that real estate investing is taking a single  family home, fixing it up and then selling it for big profits.  While  you can certainly do that, it's important not to get so fixated on that  one specific strategy that you overlook perhaps a much easier one . . .  buying and selling vacant land.  Today we'll discuss how YOU can profit  from...

Early in my career I knew the value of learning from others.  In today’s episode, I’ll show you how YOU can find and learn from the most successful investors in your area.  You’ll discover why the time spent doing a little bit of research on others can prove to be extremely valuable for your business! ⬇️ Helpful Resources ⬇️ Join The Tax Sale Academy here: http://TaxSaleAcademy.com/join...

I've been fortunate to have experience in the tax sale business throughout many different states. And one thing I can tell you for sure  . . . EVERY single state is different! In today's episode we'll be discussing the difference between states and what you need to look out for!   ⬇️ Helpful Resources ⬇️   Join The Tax Sale Academy here: http://TaxSaleAcademy.com/join    S...

For many new tax sale investors, the hidden trap comes AFTER their purchase.  In fact, it usually comes just when they think they’re about to cash in . . . Title Issues.  In today’s episode we’ll be discussing the A to Z of tax sale title issues, why they’re such a deal killer and the strategies you can utilize to prevent them from becoming an issue.   ⬇️ Helpful Resources...

At times you'll come across a Tax Sale List with dozens or even hundreds of properties in one subdivision - and every single lot will come with  some hefty HOA fees.  These fees typically reduce or eliminate the interest in these properties . . . but is there a way to profit?   Despite the fees?  Find out in today's episode!   ⬇️ Helpful Resources ⬇️   Join The T...

Investing is one of those things that is easily to glamorize. The allure of making money when we want is often too strong to really understand what goes on in this business. If you want to be successful  as a Tax Sale Investor, you must know and understand these five things!   ⬇️ Helpful Resources ⬇️   Join The Tax Sale Academy here: http://TaxSaleAcademy.com/join    State...

So many new investors begin their quest for success with such grand  visions, but soon find that they have done nothing but create an  unfulfilling job for themselves.  I’m a huge proponent of creating your  business around you and not the other way around. In today’s episode,  we’ll discuss a few of the options that we can benefit from today as tax  sale investors lo...

This week I took a look back at a few of my most successful tax sale investments over the last 18 years.  Join us as we discuss some of the common characteristics that each of these investments had.  While these same traits won't apply to every single investment, they could help provide you with some clues of what to look for and strategies to take. ⬇️ Helpful Resources ⬇️   Join Th...

I’m often asked some of the keys to successfully investing in tax  defaulted real estate. In today’s episode I put together a number of Tax  Sale Success hacks that will insure you minimize mistakes and maximize  the opportunities in front of you.  Enjoy!    ⬇️ Helpful Resources ⬇️   Join The Tax Sale Academy here: http://TaxSaleAcademy.com/join    Stat...

Understanding the various investment opportunities is half the battle.  The other half is understanding which one works best for YOU.  In today’s episode we’ll compare tax liens, tax deeds and overages to help you determine which is best for you based on the amount of capital you have (if any), the returns you can expect and the time you have available.  ⬇️ Helpful Resources ⬇️ &nbs...

Investing in tax deeds can be an incredible way to acquire real estate below market!  BUT . . . like every business and investment there are some pitfalls. In today's episode we'll be discussing tax deed investing pitfalls and, most importantly, how to avoid them!  Be sure to check out last week’s episode on tax lien pitfalls!   ⬇️ Helpful Resources ⬇️   Join The Tax Sale Acade...

Investing in tax liens can be an incredible way to earn above market  interest rates backed by real estate.  When done correctly you'll either  be returned your money PLUS interest OR you'll become the owner of the  property. BUT . . . like every business and investment there are some  pitfalls.  In today's episode we'll be discussing tax lien investing  pitfalls...

If you've researched a tax sale list then you've likely seen plenty of worthless properties.  In today's episode we'll take a look at three common types of seemingly worthless properties, we'll discuss the reasons they exist in the first place and then we'll determine how they can make a decent investment or if it's even possible! ⬇️ Helpful Resources ⬇️ Join The Tax Sale Academy here: http:/...

Competition is always going to be a concern for some investors.  And the hotter the market is, the more competition there is . . . in many cases. In today’s episode we’ll discuss how to deal with competition at tax sales in booming markets.  We’ll also talk about how these preparations will prepare you for the times when the market does eventually turn. ⬇️ Helpful Resources ⬇️ Join The T...

I'm a huge advocate for thinking outside the box.  In fact, I think to have long term sustainable success you MUST think outside the box in some aspect of your business.  But, can you think TOO far outside the box?  Definitely!  In this Friday edition of the podcast we'll discuss the single biggest factor in deciding just how far to take it. ⬇️ Helpful Resources ⬇️  Join T...

The tax sale business provides us with many different avenues we can  invest through.  The most popular is through a traditional tax sale  auction, but another popular method is through Over The Counter (or OTC)  tax sales.  In this episode we’ll discuss the difference between the  two, how to make the most out of each one and which I suggest to new  investors. &...

The tax sale business is a multi-dimensional business with many different layers.  When we compare it to the layers of an onion, we soon realize that there are countless different levels of depth that we NEED to dig into.  In today's Friday episode we'll discuss each of these layers, how you can set yourself up to dig deeper and the reason that doing this will ultimately result in the su...

As a tax sale investor one of the most important things we do is our due  diligence.  Due diligence is the act of insuring something meets our  expectations prior to investing.  As you’ll learn the exact type of due  diligence can be explained in one sentence.  Understanding the meaning  behind that sentence, however, is little more complex.  Get all the &nb...

I often see three different types of new investors: Those who over simplify the business, those who over complicate the business and the minority who have an accurate understanding of the business.  In today's episode we'll look at each one of these groups and then I'll provide my suggestions to make sure you find yourself in the most desirable of the three - the ones who actually "get it." ⬇...

There are a number of myths about the tax sale business that constantly  float around.  The problem is that while they are in fact inaccurate,  they all contain small pieces of truth to them which makes it confusing  for beginners who tend to take what they hear and run with it. In this  episode we'll be discussing five common myths, and then we'll pick apart  the wha...