Lux Investing
Can someone explain me what a tax lien certificate is and how can it make me money?
I want to learn how to invest in realestate without spending too much money?
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- Tax lien certificates are created when people dont pay their property taxes. They don't have the money to pay. There is where an investor comes in. He buys the lien certificate, the gov. gets their money and now the owner of the house owes you that money and fees and the good part you will make money on interest. It's a secure investement but you tie your money for appx 2 years. For more info search in yahoo as lein certificates. I hope this gives you some help!!!!!
- Tax liens are government "IOU"s (I owe you). Since the property owner was late on his taxes, the government borrows money from investors. Once the property owner pays his taxes with penalties and interest, the investor gets paid back (with the penalties and interest). For instance in Florida you could get up to 18% return on your investment, in Arizona 16%, and so on... Investors including banks invest in tax liens because people want to live in their homes. They will pay that much interest rate so they can remove the shadow of foreclosure. If they don't pay taxes, their houses could be foreclosed by the govt. Be careful though there are risks involved. You need to know what you're doing. Read up on a book before you start investing. I have some suggestions below.
