Guide To Buying Tax Liens
The Ted Thomas Guide To Buying Tax Liens
In the video linked below Ted introduces one of his successful students, who explained to the audience at one of Ted’s workshops how to buy tax liens, drawing from his first hand experience making money buying tax liens.
Looking to find out more about how to buy tax liens? Then you have come to the right place…
For over 200 years local governments (county, city, township, town, parish) have helped investors make money buying tax liens (officially a tax lien certificate). When an investor buys tax liens from the government the investor is making a loan to cover unpaid delinquent property taxes, this is money the local government needs to operate and pay county employees. State laws regulate the process to protect the investor and the property owner. Depending upon the state, interest rates on tax lien certificates can pay interest rates of 16%, 18%, 36% to reward those buying tax liens. To protect those buying tax liens from risk state laws regulate how the tax lien buyer gets ownership of the property if the delinquent taxes are not paid.
Many investors have learned how to make money buying tax liens from Ted Thomas. He offers training that will help first-time or seasoned investors find the most profitable tax liens to buy and avoid costly mistakes.
The most important recommendation to make money buying tax liens is:
Before buying any tax lien, research the property which is in default to make sure the property has a value greater than the value of the tax lien. Information should be verified; it is critical to determining the value of a property. Understanding and researching properties will almost guarantee you can make money buying tax liens.
For more advanced investors there are many techniques used to find and buy the highest yielding tax liens. If your investment strategy is to own property for pennies on the dollar there are numerous strategies, sophisticated investors use; for example, seek out properties with a sale price much higher than the cost of the tax lien and a lower likelihood of the taxes being paid, resulting in the investor owning the property for pennies on the dollar. One clue that a property’s taxes may not get paid off is if the owner lives in another country.
Ted Thomas has been teaching and guiding others how to make money buying tax liens for over 25 years. Today Ted Thomas is known as America’s Tax Lien Certificate and Tax Deed Authority.
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Dan Nicholson
06:29 14 Jun 17
Ted Thomas' tax sale training is among the best real estate courses I have experienced. It is very thorough, and teaches everything a newbie needs to know to get started quickly and to make money very safely with high yielding tax-foreclosed properties. There are approximately 3,000 tax foreclosure liens and deeds sold daily throughout the USA, so the opportunity is virtually unlimited. Ted's website delivers a ton of great information - tax sale calendars, video and text instruction, and instructive online instruction plus a Q&A session five days each week. A three-day intensive workshop with Ted and his experienced coaches presenting top notch instruction really clarifies any questions and concerns about Tax Foreclosures investing. Students can re-attend this boot camp each time it is offered at no additional charge. Ted definitely delivers much more than any other real estate Guru I know of. I strongly recommend his course. There is definitely a lot of money to be made with tax liens and tax deeds.
Verena Brand
22:34 11 Jul 17
Ted Thomas, his office, and his coaches are giving a lot of value. The training online and his 3-day auction preparation workshops are complementing each other and worthwhile if you want to learn what you need to know to invest in Tax Lien Certificates and Tax Deeds successfully. His coaches are all actively investing and give you insiders' tips for Tax Sales. During the 3-day live event, I learned important things such as: How to increase your credit. How to protect your wealth. How to prepare yourself for a live and online auction. What land contracts are and how to use them. How CEO space can help you with your business. 13 different ways of selling a tax deed. In conclusion, I highly recommend Ted Thomas and his team if you plan to invest in Tax Deeds and Tax Liens.
Louie Pinto
13:32 08 May 17
I met Ted Thomas many years ago at an event. My wife and I were blown away with his knowledge and professionalism. He showed us a way that we could easily invest in safe and secure tax liens and deeds, and make some consistent returns. Well 3 years later, This journey has been amazing. Not only has my wife and I made money with Ted, His customer service team has been extraordinary. They make time to answer questions and I feel they really want you to succeed. His live events are priceless, since he brings in coaches and other successful students to share their expertise.Thanks again Ted, Kim, Bill W, Bill B, Ashley, Lance, Crystal and the rest of the team, that are helping my wife and I achieve financial freedom.
Marco Simon
14:31 06 Jun 17
When I started this program, I have to admit, I was skeptical and quite frankly a little worried about being able to do this while still working full-time. I am so glad that I took the leap, I just went down to Florida a few weeks ago to the 3 day training and I feel confident that not only can I do this, I can succeed and possibly retire much earlier than anticipated. I am planning to attend my first auction in just a few weeks and I can't wait to put all my new skills to use and start making money! Thanks Ted and I really appreciate all the extra effort you and your team put into teaching me how to do this!
Bill Roth
04:07 03 Jun 17
Ted Thomas"s program teaches you everything you wanted to know about purchasing Tax Deeds and Tax Liens for pennies on the dollar. I have been with Ted's program for a long time and always learn something new every time I attend one of his workshops. I have purchased multiple tax liens in Florida all at 18% and several properties in Michigan at tax deed auctions. I live in New Mexico where all liens and mortgages stay with the property, so every time I travel I am looking to using my training from Ted to purchase more liens and deeds. Anytime I need assistance I can call Ted's office and talk to his wonderful staff where I receive help anytime I need it. This is a proven program where you can make money from home spending as much time as you want. Bill Roth, Albq. N.M.
Douglas Adsit
23:59 24 May 17
Having been an entrepreneur for over 30 years, the most important thing to me is working with systems that are proven but that allow for business creativity, so that you do not get stale or robotic. Ted's systems are strong and there is plenty of room for innovative results and exit strategies. The presenters were down to earth, smart and genuinely shared their successes. The potential to succeed is very high.
John Mills
15:14 12 Jun 17
Ted Thomas provides real world training for those who want to increase their safe money rate of return through owning tax certificates or by buying the actual properties through tax deeds. I don't think anyone has more experience or teaches the material better than he does.My associate and I attended one of his 3 day events in Florida in Feb 2017 and got a great deal out of it.
Fred Wiedemeyer
14:03 12 Oct 17
Highly informative and straightforward workshop on tax deeds and liens by Ted. His admin staff - namely Ashley and Kim - are absolutely awesome!
Anthony Cabrera
15:30 21 Jan 18
Ted Thomas is the best Tax Lien Certificate and Tax Deed Coach in the United States of American. Thanks at his 70 years still energetic and enthusiatic more than 18 years teenager. Ted Thomas and his coaches and assistant work toward making people successful.
Larry B
14:55 22 Jan 18
Three day workshop was all that was promised and more. Ted has an amazing staff and I would recommend his program to anyone with a desire to succeed.
Ritla Gesu
20:52 23 Jan 18
All the couches are professional and friendly during the Wednesday webinars. When they don't have answer, they will find the answer and email to us in 2 days! That's very nice of them.
Brian Thompson
21:12 23 Jan 18
I consider myself very lucky to have been one of Ted Thomas' students at his recent workshop in Orlando, Florida. He is the master at Tax Lien Certificate and Tax Deed Sale education because he lives what he teaches. He shared his many years of experience with his students and taught us how to improve our lives and the lives of our loved ones. I am not young myself but can say that this is the most life changing practical education I have ever received. But you have to act on that education. So now it is time to put it into practice. Thank you Ted Thomas and all your staff and coaches for sharing your knowledge with me.
Steven Cohen
21:48 23 Jan 18
The Ted Thomas 3 Day Auction Preparation Workshop was awesome. Ted and his staff were amazing.I walked away with a lot of great information and am confident that I will actually be making money in real estate very soon!I high recommend Ted Thomas courses for anyone looking to get ahead financially in life.I wish I had known about Ted Thomas years ago.
Gisele Duehring
01:34 24 Jan 18
Presenters provided relevant, thorough checklists for conducting property searches, preparing for auctions, and developing exit strategies to prevent surprises and to maximize positive results. The coaches and other presenters shared a variety of options from which each of us can choose to focus, e.g. buy/sell (outright or finance the buyer) buy/rent, buy/own, etc. Mr. Thomas was passionate about teaching useful information, leading us into a new mindset, and refocusing us if discussions got off course. Afterwards, staff very promptly responded to my emailed questions. Followup by staff, e.g. intro video for the Intensive Business Growth System, was timely.
Marvin Dinovitz
02:32 24 Jan 18
WOW. WOW. WOW !!!!!!!!!This seminar is the most exciting experience I have had in a very long time. All the instructors and staff are real quality people. I can't wait to apply all the knowledge I received last weekend. This is the best investment I have made in 40 years. Thank you . Ted Sincerely Marvin Dinovitz
Monique Van Wijngaerde
18:20 24 Jan 18
This was a fun filled event with lots of information to take home. Ted make sure that you hear the same things over and over again so that it will sink into your head. He is straight forward and is willing to help you, if you are wanting to succeed. Great team to help support you and provide all the answers to questions that you have. Amazing to have them with me on my journey to success. Thank you Ted Thomas and team.
Sam Guangul
04:34 25 Jan 18
I drove 17 hours to participate the Ted Thomas workshop in Orlando Florida.on the way there, I was listening others on the same field but then , after I attend the Ted Thomas workshop , i said my self ‘ WOW ! My time is worth here. I learn a lot, from different speakers but also from Ted student who already succeeded through his program. And I met great people and a potential business partner .I noticed that Ted Thomas program is so organized,every little detail is addressed to be successful for this business. If anyone has followed Ted Thomas education ( direction ) on tax deed sale business, the chance to fail is almost zero. Samson
Wilf Kuhn
05:50 26 Jan 18
I was very impressed with the level of knowledge, real life experience, & professionalism of Ted & the presenters at the 3 day auction preparation event! It was great to associate with like minded people with the same mindset. I look forward to taking it to the next level!
Bill Burton
02:05 26 Mar 18
Loved the expert panels of coaches and the opportunities to glean much needed experience and wisdom from Ted Thomas experts. And Ted spent time reviewing the information so it STUCK.
Clinton Wentz
12:31 26 Mar 18
Just finished an intense, informative, three day course with Ted Thomas and his outstanding Team! I learned so much and will apply the tools to take advantage of this great investment opportunity. Many thanks!!!
Meryle and Gerry Bedard
18:14 26 Mar 18
The 3 day workshop was extremely informative. Ted Thomas and his team gave us amazing information about investing money and making money with little risk involved. This opened whole new avenue into Tax lien and Tax deed auctions that we never knew existed. We are extremely grateful to have had this opportunity to attend this past weekend in Orlando. Bravo!
Marvin Jennings
13:49 27 Mar 18
I recently attended my 2nd Ted Thomas course as a refresher and in hopes of learning additional information. As I am now retired, I fully intend to put the knowledge I acquired to use immediately. Thanks Ted for a great experience!
Jimmy Williams
14:43 27 Mar 18
Seminar was presented in a small group approximately 50 attendees. Material was presented in an easy to understand format, and several live past client testimonials as to the success they had after attending The Ted Thomas 3 day weekend. All of the Ted Thomas folks were very friendly and were available to answer questions on a one on one basis. This seminar for me was worth the cost just networking with other folk’s who are interested in and have bought and sold tax deed property.
Rita Mannebach
21:01 27 Mar 18
Thanks to Ted Thomas, coaches and staff for an enlightening, informative three day seminar in Orlando. Each day, Ted and others presented useful, important information in a well organized, interesting format using a variety of presentation methods. It was a high energy gathering where participants also had many opportunities to interact with Ted and experienced coaches. Looking forward to a continuing relationship with the “Ted Team”.
Karen Tangaere
07:57 02 Apr 18
Absolutely well worth flying out from New Zealand to attend one of Ted Thomas' 3 day auction preparation workshops. Teaching by a very experienced group of coaches and some really relevant technical information from Kerry and especially how to research. The most important thing that is stressed throughout by Ted and his team is to make sure YOU KNOW the RULES of the auction
Jason Abbey, LMP
17:22 16 Apr 18
This 3 day workshop is JAM-PACKED with value, information, and strategy. Ted Thomas and his team are professional and passionate about this work; they genuinely care about your success. The workshop is current and well organized, if you're looking for a highly experiential and dynamic investment vehicle that's accessible to everyone, I would highly recommend the Ted Thomas orginization. 100% Solid Gold! Thanks Ted Thomas and team! --Jason
Lisa Emery
22:38 13 Jun 18
After attending the Ted Thomas 3-day workshop I was filled with confidence that I had made a quality decision to invest in this program. Several of us attendees discussed the different sources that had brought us to the work shop and collectively determined that Ted and this program is a one in a million high quality program. In addition, their customer service has only been of the highest quality. They are very prompt to respond to all the questions/concerns I have had. They provide a great deal more educational materials and webinars than I expected. It was wonderful to meet and talk with the staff members that are highlighted in the webinar. Not only are these down-to-earth people empowering down-to-earth people looking to increase their income, but Ted himself deserves five stars for his commitment to empowering people to increase their income by showing others how he himself made his personal income. I am convinced Ted Thomas, his team and this course is an authentic program designed to give power to anyone looking to generate income through the world of tax liens and deeds.
Janis Prosser
17:21 30 Jul 18
At first we were a little skeptical and felt this was one infra commercial. As the seminar days went on I got more and more excited about implementing what I learned. I know with the help of the staff , coaches and technical help I can do this. I hope I will be able to go to my first buying tour in Washington this December. Jan & Bill Prosser
Tanya Blake
14:36 08 Aug 18
Received a lot of excellent info. on the subject. Developed a small network of tax folks in this area to follow up with. The only recommendation is that the sales conversation should be conducted on the last 1/2 of the last day only. Increase content about 10% - 20%, then it would rate a 5!😌Also, customer service and staff are fabulous!
Don Luis Guerra
18:12 08 Aug 18
Excellent training! I was impressed with the quality of instruction from each one of the visiting professors. Ted has a positive and encouraging energy in his approach and teaching style. I also appreciated the interviews of actual students and guests who have been through the program and are now using the knowledge and training and making money. Looking forward to working with the coaches and taking advantage of Ted Thomas' entire training program!
Frank Harmon
19:21 08 Aug 18
I attended Ted Thomas' 3 day seminar on July 27-29 in Orlando. The training session was very informative about tax lien certificates and tax default deeds. The guest speakers were people who had experience in purchasing certificates and/or deeds to property in various states. Some showed documented examples in which they successfully purchased these tax related assets and were able to make a considerable profit. Other speakers presented techniques and methods for researching property on line thru info available at the courthouse, the treasurer's office, and other government files and websites. There were lots of examples and Q & A sessions to make it easy to learn how to buy certificates or property either by visiting the property or by accessing all of the required info on line. The training was very valuable and I would recommend it to anyone who has an interest in this subject and is willing to apply the strategies that Ted teaches.
leron pardo
18:08 16 Aug 18
Best crew ever the most educational workshop i have ever attended.Highly recommend for anyone that wants to learn the meaning of lien & deed certificates.
Laura Jaji
23:59 04 Sep 18
We were first introduced to Ted Thomas’ coaching in 2015 and haven’t looked back since. The coaching and access to resources is just incredible and has set us up for success as foreign investors (fr Canada) as we begin on our journey of tax liens and deeds in the US. We value all the training - especially IBGS, success club and weekly calls. We were able to attend the 3 day course live in Edmonton in 2015 - so valuable to go in person. Thanks for everything so far and for what’s to come!
melvin hiebert
16:28 02 Nov 18
I attended the 3 day seminar in Orlando, in March/18, and as far as i am concerned, it was top notch. Very informative for those wanting to get into real estate via tax deed and tax lien sales !!!
Mary Anthony
16:49 12 Dec 18
Ted Thomas has an excellent teaching style and the weekend was jammed-packed with great info and numerous case studies, so that we truly understood the concepts. Visiting professors add invaluable perspectives and insight into their actual experience with tax deed sales. Ted has a great team supporting him, and he's always professional, prompt and prepared. An excellent seminar experience!
