How to Prepare for a Land Tax Sale
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How to Prepare for a Land Tax Sale
Summary:
A comprehensive guide to successfully navigating a land tax sale, helping you invest in properties at significantly reduced prices.Keywords:
Land for Sale, Land Investment, Tax Sale---
Preparing for a Land Tax Sale
Reading about vacant lots or parcels of land for sale in your local newspaper can be exciting, especially when these properties are listed due to unpaid real estate taxes. If this is your first time considering a real estate tax sale, there’s much to learn. Proper preparation is key to turning this into a successful investment opportunity.
Part I: Research and Evaluation
1. Conduct Thorough Research:
Start by researching potential land purchases. Visiting the local county assessor's office for a title search can uncover liens or issues tied to a property's title. For a more straightforward approach, consider hiring a title company for a Title Binder, which identifies any title disputes or liens.
2. Understand Legal Descriptions:
You’ll need the legal description of the property, typically including the lot, block, and unit numbers within a subdivision (e.g., lot 1, block 12, unit 3 of the Pacific Subdivision). This information is crucial for accurate research.
3. Identify Liens:
During your search, note that county taxes are liens against the land and should be specified in the legal notice, along with other potential liens like federal taxes. Failure to address these could result in additional costs after your purchase.
4. Locate the Property:
If the land is part of an existing subdivision, a street name may be sufficient for locating it. However, for undeveloped areas, access a plat map showing lot distributions. These maps are available at the county courthouse or local mapping service.
5. Define Investment Goals:
Determine if your strategy is to buy and hold or to quickly resell for a profit. Clear investment goals will guide your purchasing decisions.
Part II: Financial Preparation
1. Secure Financial Backing:
Prepare a "letter of credit" from your bank, demonstrating the funds available for bidding. This documentation is vital, as the county requires certified funds or cash to transfer the title after a successful bid.
2. Ensure Adequate Funds:
Transfer necessary funds to your checking account and ensure you have enough to bid on multiple properties if desired.
3. Essential Documentation:
Without a "letter of credit," personal checks won’t be accepted. This document grants you a bidding number, essential for participating in the auction.
By following these steps, you’ll be well-prepared to navigate the land tax sale process, increasing your chances of securing valuable properties at a fraction of their market value.
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