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Tennessee Redemption Deeds

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Sale Type:  Redeemable Tax Deed  Interest Rate:  10%  Bid Method:  Premium Bid  Redemption Period:  1 Year  Sale Date(s):  Varies  State Statute(s):   Title 67...

Tennessee Redemption Deeds

 Sale Type:

 Redeemable Tax DeedA legal document that transfers property ownership to the government or an investor after the owner fails to pay property taxes for an extended period.

 Interest Rate:

 10%

 Bid Method:

 Premium Bid

 Redemption PeriodThe legally defined timeframe during which a property owner can reclaim their property by paying the delinquent taxes plus interest and penalties.:

 1 Year

 Sale Date(s):

 Varies

 State Statute(s):

 Title 67

 Over-the-CounterTax liens or tax deeds that were not sold at public auction and are available for purchase directly from the county or taxing authority.:

 Yes – County Surplus Property

 State Website:

 tennessee.gov

Tennessee State Overview:

Tennessee is a state that is a little different than most deed states because it is a redeemable deedA tax deed sale where the original property owner retains the right to buy back the property within a specified redemption period. state. One thing that an investor can do once he has won the Tennessee tax deed is to apply for an immediate writ of possession. If the writ is approved, the tax deed purchaser can collect rent on the property for the first year or until the deed is redeemed. This has been proven to be a very lucrative action. There is a one year redemption period for the State of Tennesee.

This annual 10 percent interest rate is simple interest. The 10 percent interest rate is added to any surplus or overbid along with the full amount of the tax deed price paid by the investor.

The highest bidder is the one that is willing to pay the most for each of the tax deeds. All fees, penalties, and administrative costs are included with the opening bid.

The tax deed buyer can take possession to the tax deed one year after the winning bid.

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