Guest Article: Buying Louisiana Tax Lien Titles

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Joanne

By Gilbert Bennet of? G Bennett 3 Investments and Andy Severino of ?http://www.neworleansrealestatenow.com

Louisiana is a great state for Tax Lien Investing.? I?m going to start with the basics here, Louisiana:
??Is a Tax Lien state
??Is a bid down state
??Has a 3 year redemption period
??Has additional 6 month period for advertisement and challenge to quiet title

Who sells property tax liens in Louisiana?

In most parishes in Louisiana, the sheriff is the taxing authority and the sheriff holds the tax sales, in New Orleans ? one of the state?s largest tax lien markets, the municipal treasury is the taxing authority and therefore responsible for the tax sale.

In many parishes tax lien auctions are held at a site determined by the sheriff and require you or a representative to be present, however, a growing number of parishes have been hosting their auctions online.? For better or worse, online auctions, where they take place, have significantly increased the number of participants in the auction, and, after some initial trepidation, increased the number of investors willing to bid less than 100% ownership for the taxes. Continue reading →

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Monday Motivation: Believe In Yourself

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Joanne

“You can succeed if nobody else believes it, but you will never succeed if you don’t believe in yourself.” – William J.H. Boetcker

Every day brings new experiences that you can add to your learning. The wealth of experience and knowledge you have accumulated over the years, plus the things you have already achieved, will help you accomplish goals that you never even dreamed were possible.

Believe in your ability to do awesome things. Don’t worry about how you’ll get it right, just start telling yourself that you can reach incredible goals. You can achieve your dreams. Each of us has to start believing that we can. We need to see ourselves as achievers.

When you have that kind of mindset, and a wild idea pops into your mind, you won’t say: “I could never”. You’ll think: “That sounds like a great idea. Why don’t I try that?”

Believe in yourself. You can do so much.

Affirmations:
I believe in myself
I can reach my dreams
I have incredible potential

Be all you can be,

With Fond Regards

Arnfried Klein-Werner
Motivator & CEO – Be Motivated Today

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Monday Morning Motivation

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Joanne

Your Better Future

“The major key to your better future is YOU.” ? Jim Rohn

As you grow personally: developing your attitudes, skills and character, you will become more of what you were born to be.

To do the great things that you were born to do, you need to become more.?A character that can persevere when everything inside of you wants to quit. Goal directed and focused so you are not sidetracked by the irritations of life. Growing in humility so that you don?t become arrogant and drive others away. At the same time, having a belief in yourself and a trust in your Creator because when things are not working, you need to keep believing and working hard.

Keep working on yourself. You have so much to give this world.

Affirmations:
I love to grow
I work hard on myself
I am becoming all I can be

Be all you can be.

With Fond Regards

Arnfried Klein-Werner
Motivator & CEO – Be Motivated Today

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Video: Avoid The Competition At Tax Sales

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Joanne

A while ago a posted an article about “How to Avoid the Competition At Tax Sales.” I thought that this was such important information that I would make a short video for you, in case you didn’t get to read the article or in case you would rather watch a video about it.

I hope that you find it helpful. Watch the video and then leave me a comment and let me know what you think.

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If you would like to learn more about investing with a tax lien agent, listen to the replay of this free webinar with Platinum Investment Properties West that was held on Wednesday, June 15:

http://taxlienlady.com/PIPWest-Jun2011/PIPWest-Jun2011.html.

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What’s So Great About Redeemable Tax Deeds?

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Joanne

What Is a Redeemable Tax Deed?

A redeemable tax deed is something in between a tax lien and tax deed. When you go to a redeemable tax deed sale, you are actually purchasing the deed to the property. If you are the successful bidder, you will receive a tax deed to the property. That deed, however, is encumbered for a period of time known as the redemption period (not to be confused with the redemption period for tax liens). The owner can redeem the property by paying the amount that was bid for the deed at the tax sale plus a hefty penalty. If the deed is not redeemed during the redemption period then the previous owner is barred from redeeming the property and the tax deed holder is the owner of record and the legal owner of the property.

Which is Better, Redeemable Deeds or Tax Liens? Continue reading →

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