Over the Counter (OTC) Tax Lien Certificates

Invest in Tax Liens & Deeds Remotely! Purchase tax deeds and liens through mail, online, or in person without attending auctions. Many states offer Over-the-Counter (OTC) sales, allowing investors to buy unsold properties directly. Explore hassle-free investment opportunities today!

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Investing in Tax Liens & Deeds with Minimal Travel

  • Many tax lien investors want to enjoy the handsome returns of liens and deeds while minimizing travel.
  • Investing by mail or purchasing through the State or County’s OTC process offers a convenient alternative.
  • Some states offer a resale process, allowing unsold certificates or properties from tax sales to be purchased directly without attending an auction.
  • The process varies in each state and may have different names.

What should you know about buying over the counter tax liens and deeds? The good news is you earn the full state-mandated interest rate. In Arizona, for example, the interest rate is 16%. The process is first come, first serve, so you don’t bid down the interest rate or bid up the value of the lien. The bad news is you have to search through the lists a little harder because there will be some undesirable tax lien or deed properties. Be patient, though – there are some gems.

Follow along with the sales. When an annual sale is over, find out when the County will release its OTC list and be ready. Do your due diligence and good luck.

The following terms are used by states to describe their process:

Learn how to buy tax liens and tax deeds through the mail and online with Tax Liens Unleashed.

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Getting Started with Over-the-Counter Tax Liens & Deeds

  • With TAX LIENS UNLEASHED, you’ll learn everything about investing in tax liens and deeds.
  • Get links to county web pages that provide information and lists for purchasing tax liens and deeds over the counter.
  • Access 2 pre-recorded teleseminars on tax sale investing without traveling.
  • Receive our Over-the-Counter Guide for a step-by-step investment process.

FAQ

1. What happens to the mortgage when you purchase a tax deed?

The short answer is that the mortgage is typically extinguished or removed (except in New Mexico and some Pennsylvania sales). Find out more in TAX LIENS UNLEASHED.

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