What Is a Real Estate Tax Sale.  Real estate is taxed in most areas with a property tax. The money raised from property tax can go to the municipalities, schools, hospitals, etc.  When property owners fail to pay their taxes the organizations still need the money to meet their budget to do this they seek the help of investors.

The counties will create either a tax lien or tax deed for the investor.  I will go into more detail on the differences in another post, but I will briefly cover them now.

A tax lien or tax certificate is formed and sold to an investor for the amount of taxes owed.  The investor then will receive the principle back plus interest.

A tax deed is created and sold to the investor which means the investor receives the deed to the property with the voluntary liens, like a mortgage, removed in most cases.

The properties often sell for the amount of taxes owed plus other fees. This can result in a home for pennies on the dollar.  You have probably thought about buying a home appraised at over $100,000 for only a few thousand.  With tax sales it can happen.

Not every property for sale in a tax auction is going to be a gem. I have come across many properties that are in a swamp or out in the desert without roads or utilities.

Proper research is vital to making money and not losing money in tax sales.  There will be some great finds that can make you a lot of money, but there will also be some properties that are worthless.  I will cover research another time, but now you know what a real estate tax sale is all about.

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