Monday Motivation

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Joanne

Here’s another motivational message from my friend Arnfried at Be Motivated Today. This is one that I have a different opinion about and you can read my response to it in the comments.

We all hate it when things happen all around us and we have no control or part to play in the events. Like when a family member is ill and we can do nothing about. Or when others are struggling and we can’t help them.

But we also hate it if things are not working out in our life and we feel we have no control. Perhaps in our marriage, parenting, friendships or finances. The good news is that you have more control than you think! You want to make things happen yourself and you can. You may feel at times that there is nothing you can do, but most times you can pick up the phone, make a call and get some advice. Then follow the advice. But you have to make the first move. Take the initiative to improve things for yourself.

Here is a joke I heard many years ago: Continue reading →

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From The Field: Monroe County Judicial Sale 2012

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Joanne

On Wednesday, May 2, 2012, I went to the Judicial Tax Sale held by Monroe County, PA. As an investor and 3rd party bidder, I went with the intention of picking up properties for much less than current market value. I had not been to this particular auction since 2007, when after moving to the county in 2006, I discovered that the state I moved to was a tax deed state. Before that I lived in New York City, where tax liens are issued against property and then go through the foreclosure process if the liens are not paid. In Pennsylvania if someone does not pay their property taxes for two years, their property is then sold at auction to the highest bidder. I did not have high expectations on winning properties that I had my eye on, but the hope was ever present. Continue reading →

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Answers To Questions About Florida Tax Liens

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Joanne

With the Florida online tax lien auctions coming up I’m getting a lot of questions about bidding at the online Florida Tax Sales. So here are answers to a couple of frequently asked questions about the Florida tax lien certificates:

Question: Why do investors typically bid down to .25% in Florida? Continue reading →

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Buying Tax Liens Online Update

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Joanne

I created the online home study course, “Buying Tax Liens Online”, back in 2009. And because the number of counties offering online tax sales increases each year the course is continually being updated. Not all states have online tax lien sales, but there are new counties that have online tax sales each year. That’s why I update the Buying Tax Liens Online course each year.

This year there are new counties in Maryland and Louisiana that are having their tax sales online for the first time. I’ll be revealing these counties as well as the dates of the sales and the website for the tax sales in my Members Webinar Training on Wednesday May 9. This is a very timely training because these tax sales are coming up in May and June. Continue reading →

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Monday Motivation: Monitor Your Progress Regularly

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Joanne

Here’s another motivational message from my friend Arnfried from Be Motivated Today:

Monitor your progress regularly to determine whether you are on track to achieve your goals. Things don’t always work out according to plan. Then it’s time to evaluate and make adjustments.

Adjust your plans if you need to. It is better to change a deadline than to get despondent and give up on your goal. Constantly evaluate and adjust your plans according to the situation. The economy, your family responsibilities or your health may require a change of pace or plan. Don’t abandon the goal, just move the deadline.

Adjust your lifestyle. Consider habits which could be hindering the outworking of your plans.
For example. Your television watching habits could be adjusted to give you more time in the evenings.

Never give up on your goals! Continue reading →

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