All Forum Posts by: Sean Dotson

I do see the same names on a lot of them so that's likely correct.  Just seems like too much work for 1/4% gain.

So I finally found some records on past tax certificate sales in my area.  A VAST majority for them went for 0.25% (18% is the starting bid). 

What's the logic in this?  If the owners pays the tax it's hardly worth the effort for 1/4%.  Are the hoping to wait the 2 years then foreclose and own the property outright?

Bruce, thanks for all the info.  And I have heard much of the same before in my research so I will take that all to heart.  I'm an engineer so we're cautious by nature and I agree with making sure you do all your research.  I mainly wanted to see how much some of the liens went for in my local counties.  Just as a baseline.

Oh and based on your link I find the list for 2022.  I guess they only do this once a year. That's unfortunate as it doesn't give me much of a chance to watch and learn.  I guess that's why tax deeds are more popular?

https://www.taxcollector.com/p...

 OK but why can I not find them online?  Like the tax deed sales are?

Is it typical to only have this held once a year?

Granted I am a newbie at this and just starting all my research on the subject (so be gentle).  I sold a business and have some capital to invest and I love doing research.  So this seems like an interesting "job" to do in my off time since I'm "unemployed".

I have searched several counties near me and I keep finding tax deed sales but no tax lien sales.  Am I looking in the wrong spot?  For example this is the latest section for Manatee County.  Notice they are all deed sales.

I think I'd like to dip my toes in with liens vs deeds.  But maybe I'm wrong there?

https://www.manatee.realforecl...