delinquent on property taxes?

[David Chan]

Researching a property for sale by owner. And notice while checking the GIS for comps that the property taxes hasnt been paid the past few years for the property for sale, another property, and few cars. Does this mean? Will there be possible tax liens involved?

[Ibrahim Hughes]

I respectfully disagree with Uwe. You could lose the deal. Many owners behind in their mortgage and/or taxes will not trust (and therefore won't do business) with someone who approaches them with a "I know you're in trouble" approach. I would approach them instead with a simple interest in buying the property. Their tax delinquent status may come up later but not a good idea to introduce it in the beginning unless a foreclosure is iminent. IMHO