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Another one of the investing strategies that can greatly increase your portfolio is investing in tax lien certificates.  Learning the process of how to do it isn’t so difficult, but learning how to properly research a property can be time consuming.

I found this article that covers how to purchase tax liens as well as much more information on their website.

How To Purchase Tax Lien Certificates

How to purchase tax lien certificates. Learning how to purchase tax lien certificates can take sometime to learn, but can be a very rewarding investment. The process varies from state to state, but the basics are the same.

The first step is learning where to look for tax lien certificates. There are two types of tax lien certificates available for investors to purchase. The first type is through a tax lien auction.

Tax lien auctions are usually held once a year in a particular county. The auctions are advertised in the local newspaper and on the county website if the county has a website. If you are unsure where to look for the list of upcoming tax certificates, contact the county tax collector or county treasurer and they should be able to tell you where you can find the list.

More and more counties are choosing to hold online tax auctions rather than physical auctions at the courthouse. This means that more investors have the opportunity to invest in tax certificates across the country without leaving home.

The downside to online tax lien auctions is more investors turn out for the auctions making them competitive. The interest rates are often bid down significantly.    –more

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