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Suzanne Johnston
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Trying to educate myself on buying a TX property with back taxes

Suzanne Johnston
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Lubbock TX
Posted Jun 7 2023, 13:18

There is a house that was just brought to my attention by a coworker where the owner had died and it has now been vacant for 3 years. I’ve looked and taxes are owed for these years. I know the county eventually holds tax sales, but is there another way to approach buying a property like this? I’m not exactly sure where to start. I’m guessing the property was owned free and clear, but maybe Covid has delayed a foreclosure?

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Wayne Brooks#1 Foreclosures Contributor
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Wayne Brooks#1 Foreclosures Contributor
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Replied Jun 7 2023, 13:30

@Suzanne Johnston You have find any current co owners, or heirs.

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Suzanne Johnston
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Replied Jun 7 2023, 13:42
Quote from @Wayne Brooks:

@Suzanne Johnston You have find any current co owners, or heirs.


I was told he lived there over 25 years, never had any company/family visit.  Never married, no known children.  But I have not looked for heirs myself. I was asked about it because the neighbors have been taking turns maintaining the front yard and are tired of it.  They want a new neighbor and the house is starting to deteriorate and look vacant even though they’ve been mowing.