California is a tax deed state. Unlike most other states, whose fiscal year mirrors the actual year (January through December), California property taxes are assessed for the period between July 1 and June 30. Therefore, instead of a 2008 tax year, you have a 2007-2009 tax year and a 2008-2009 tax year. A first position lien attaches to all real property on the assessment date each year by law.

When you purchase your property you need to be sure that you buy the house with enough money to make renovations, have carrying cost, and add about 5 $6,000. Now, cost is at $147,000, and that is if everything goes as planned. Profit is under 10,000 dollars. The mistake was made at the purchase at the home, not the sell.

Tip One – Learn the Rules and Regulations.Different countries have different rules relating to the right or otherwise of foreign citizens to own the freehold title to immovable property. Some widely publicised destinations don’t allow foreigners to directly own the land on which their property sits (Bulgaria) or more than one property (Cyprus) for example, and some countries are less economically or politically stable than your own which can mean that real estate related rules and regulations may change in the future.

California tax deed sales use the premium bidding method. The minimum bid is equal to the amount of taxes, interest, penalties, and fees due upon the property. Most counties only hold an auction once during a year; however, some counties hold more than one per year.Generally, California property owners have up to the day before the tax sale to redeem their property. If possible, investors planning to participate in a California tax deed sale are advised to check the sale list just prior to the sale. This may entail contacting the county tax collector office directly, or checking the county or third-party Web site.

Bid4assets is a third-party Web site that holds online auctions for 28 California counties, including Alameda, Fresno, Kern, Santa Cruz, San Francisco, Solano, San Diego, and San Bernardino. Tax sale lists for Bid4Assets counties generally become available three to four weeks before the online auction. The Bid4Assets Web site has all of the information you need about each auction, including contact, registration and deposit information.

California Tax Deed Sale Payment Plans.According to California statute, and at their discretion, California county tax collectors may offer a “payment plan” for properties that sell for over a threshold amount. This “threshold” varies by county and can vary year to year. Generally, in a “payment plan”, the county requires the threshold amount and the remaining balance on the tax deed is due within 90 days of the tax deed sale. The property title is not transferred to the tax deed purchaser until the tax collector receives payment in full.

After the Tax Deed Sale.Successful bidders are awarded a Tax Collector’s Deed. Pursuant to California Statute, this deed conveys title to the purchaser free of all encumbrances of any kind existing before the sale, with the exception of liens for subsequent taxes and/or special assessments.

Tip Five – Enlisting Assistance.Consider enlisting the help of a reputable real estate agent, an independent lawyer and if you want to make money from your vacation home, a property management service.

Are you looking for a better way to invest your money in 2010 and beyond? Or maybe you are just looking to make a little (or a lot) of extra money on the side? Then, you owe it to yourself to find out more about tax lien and tax deed investing.

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