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Tax Lien Investing for Safe, Secure Returns
Since the 19th century, county governments
have offered tax lien certificates through auctions as the means of
raising money when the property owners become delinquent on their taxes.
Tax lien certificates sales are not about selling land, they’re about
selling collections accounts. Even in the frontier days, lien buyers did
not invest to obtain property, but rather to make money. Since the early
1800’s, savvy investors have been investing in tax lien certificates for
the extremely high interest they pay. Just how high are the rates of
return?
Today, tax lien certificates
are more lucrative than ever. With markets like Iowa, which pays an
annualized return of 24%, New Jersey which pays an annualized return of
18% and Texas (technically a DEED state) which pays an annualized return
of 50%. It’s no wonder why sophisticated investors choose to invest in tax
lien certificates over almost all other conventional investment vehicles.
Tax lien certificates truly are the
best
kept secret in investments today.
Tax lien certificates have been available
in the United States for almost 200 years, and yet most investors have
never even heard of them. For years attorneys, professional real estate
investors, banks, saving and loans, pension funds and knowledgeable tax
lien certificate investors have reaped the benefits of investing in tax
lien certificates.
This incredible investment strategy has
been hoarded and kept secret by the professionals and for obvious reasons.
Who are tax lien certificates best for? Tax
lien certificates are an ideal investment for almost everyone. Beginning
investors can start investing with very little capital and seasoned
investors can acquire liens worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Both
groups of investors enjoy the ultra high yields of tax lien certificates
offer, up to 50% per year. And at the same time, they enjoy a high degree
of safety. Thousands of people will make a tremendous amount of money this
year by investing in tax lien certificates. Why not you? |
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San Francisco Real Estate: Buyer's Market? Seller's Market? Both?
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Anonymous writes "San Francisco real estate, one of the USA's supposedly "frothiest" real
estate markets, is no longer an instant jackpot for sellers–now it's just a
jackpot. Buyers, though still facing high prices, now have enough time to
actually think an offer over before making it.
Back in 2004 a piece of San Francisco real estate might spark a bidding war
among prospective buyers as soon as it hit the market. Today, a property might
actually–gasp!–sit on the market long enough for buyers and sellers to
negotiate.
San Francisco Real Estate: Good Time to Buy, Sell, or Both?
To recap the San Francisco real estate market 2004-2005
2004: prices high, seller's market;
2005, spring: prices even higher, all-out seller's market; 10 offers on a
new listing common
2005, fall: prices only slightly higher or same; 1-2 offers on a new
listing more common
In short, while average selling prices haven't dropped, now might still be a
better time for prospective buyers–and even sellers–who prefer a calmer
market.
True, there are those who have been saying for five years now that you should
sell as fast possible and not even think of buying. Now that the market for real
estate in San Francisco more closely resembles a real estate market than an art
auction, those same people are talking of a "slow-down" and even the bursting of
the often-alleged Bay Area real estate bubble.
But after accelerating head-long for years, it was hard for the market to do
anything but slow down. Meanwhile, with multi-million-dollar houses, apartments,
and offices selling for no less than before, it's hard to feel like anything is
bursting except sellers' bank accounts. Of course, there's never any telling
what the future might bring.
Tom Hageman, a licensed California realtor with a blog at
ziprealty.typepad.com, notes that the market is still strong, but properties
will sit on the market longer starting in fall 2005, for a variety of
reasons:
More properties entering the market, since realtors traditionally advise
clients to list properties after Labor Day, when everyone's back from vacation
and the Bay Area's radiant autumn casts an attractive glow over
properties.
Buyers getting nervous at the media talk of a real estate bubble.
Some sellers have overpriced their properties significantly.
Ideas for Buyers and Sellers of Real Estate in San Francisco
"When prices fall or rise is very hard to predict," notes Tom Hageman. "If
anyone truly knew what was going to happen next, they would be a very rich
person."
Still, Hageman's blog offers some advice that seems to make a lot of
sense.
For buyers, Hageman thinks that now is a relatively good time to buy, with
fewer sellers setting unrealistic prices, the bidding war of Spring 2005 long
over with, and interest rates still relatively low.
For sellers, Hageman thinks that except for properties in high-demand areas,
"it will be unlikely that you will receive record breaking multiple offers. I
believe that the old saying of 'your first offer is usually the best' is often
true."
Important disclaimer: the above article is provided for your reading pleasure
only and is not intended to provide investment advice. All examples are
hypothetical and intended as illustrations, not guidelines. Opinions expressed
in this article are not necessarily those of the owners.
About the author: Joel Walsh is a freelance writer who advises that none of
the preceding should be taken as investment or real estate advice, and hopes you
get real estate advice from qualified professionals. You can go here for more
news on San Francisco real estate: real estate: http://www.bayarearealestateadvisor.com "
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Why You Should Rent To Live And Buy To Invest
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By Colm Dillon
Why you should Rent a place to live in and Buy a place for Investment - Did you know that in your Bank's Accounts "Your House" is placed in "Their Asset Book." That means that the house you own and live in, is a "Liability."
Rent Your Home; Don't Buy It;
That Seems A Provocative Thing To Say,
Don't You Think?
From the desk of Colm Dillon ...
Hello Colm here ...
So Why Do The Majority Of Us
Do The Exact Opposite;
We Buy & Don't Rent?
Countless articles have been written over the years on the wealth 'make up' of the richest people. While the percentage may vary depending on the individuals leaning, the real estate proportion will vary between 20% to 35%.
Here's a thought for the day; It’s the basis of this report; It's one of the Tools you should use to create Wealth; so think about it before moving on!
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Posted by lechoad on Monday, February 28 @ 00:00:00 EST (1728 reads)
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Getting Raw Land, Not a Raw Deal!
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By Dan Auito
There is more to buying raw land than meets the eye and more than a few individuals have wished they’d had a second chance upon finding themselves duped, conned, misled, ill-advised, uninformed, oversold, undereducated and often unprepared. They realize, often too late, that a raw land purchase should be properly investigated, evaluated and negotiated using a logical and rational plan.
Let me start by saying I’m not a geologist, soil analyst, surveyor, engineer or land consultant. I’m a passionate real estate investor, licensed agent, appraisal assistant and landlord who purchased various raw lots, as large as a 15-acre parcel, for investment and building projects. In addition, I have consulted with numerous individuals proficient in real estate, who have contributed to my general awareness of the conditions and merits of raw land. We, as small investors, can further use this information to our advantage in wisely choosing land and utilizing it to it’s highest and best use regarding fulfillment of our needs, wants and desires.
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Posted by lechoad on Monday, February 28 @ 00:00:00 EST (1044 reads)
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DO YOU BUY HIGH AND SELL LOW?
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by Mark B. Replogle
Then you qualify to hire an
investment attorney. Why should I hire an investment attorney, you
ask? Good question. The simple answer is that they are best
qualified to find and analyze real estate deals and unusual
investments.
As you know, the goal of any investment is to buy low and sell high.
However, for various reasons many people don’t follow this simple
plan. If this describes you, then all you have to do to change is to
make a commitment today, and start again.
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Posted by lechoad on Monday, February 28 @ 00:00:00 EST (1503 reads)
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What exactly are tax lien certificates?
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Tax
lien certificates are liens against a piece of real property, which are
created when property owners become delinquent on their taxes. A tax lien
certificate is a state operated system to collect local ad valorem
taxes. Property taxes are a major part of the county’s revenue.
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Posted by lechoad on Monday, February 07 @ 00:00:00 EST (1195 reads)
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