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How to Find Tax Lien Properties: A Step-by-Step Guide for New Investors

The certificates don't come to you. Most beginners spend weeks studying interest rates and redemption periods without ever answering the more immediate question: where do you actually find properties to bid on? This guide walks through the full process — from pulling the county's delinquent tax list to running a six-point property screen before auction day. By the end, you'll know exactly where to look, what to verify, and how to build a repeatable system that filters 200 properties down to the ones worth your capital.

May 15, 2026 · 10 min read

Tax-Free Bonds: How They're Taxed, Who They're For, and How They Compare to Tax Lien Certificates

Tax-free bonds aren't always as tax-free as they sound. Municipal bonds skip federal income tax on interest — but capital gains are fully taxable, some bonds trigger the AMT, and out-of-state munis get taxed by most states. This guide breaks down exactly how each bond type is taxed, who they actually make sense for, and why most bond investors have never seriously looked at the alternative: tax lien certificates paying 8–36% annually, backed by the same government authority.

April 30, 2026 · 10 min read