A tax lien is a legal claim placed on a property when the owner fails to pay property taxes. Governments sell these liens to investors to recover unpaid taxes, transferring the right to collect repayment plus interest.
When you buy a tax lien, you are purchasing a debt secured by real estate. Property owners must repay the lien — often with interest — to clear the claim. If they fail to do so within the allowed timeframe, additional rights may apply.
Investors earn interest or penalties set by local law.
Liens are issued and enforced by taxing authorities.
Rules, timelines, and returns vary by jurisdiction.
Property owners may repay liens before any further action occurs.
Not all liens result in property-related outcomes.
Interest rates can exceed traditional fixed-income investments.
Tax liens are a specialized investment strategy best suited for informed buyers. Listings update frequently, so consider signing up for our email alerts to stay current on new tax lien opportunities.
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