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My ABC’s: Your Starting Point in Tax Lien & Deed Investing

Before you make your first investment, it’s important to get the basics right. The ABC’s of Tax Lien & Deed Investing is your first step—a free downloadable book that guides you through the key fundamentals so you can start with clarity and confidence.

Next, watch the Crash Course videos to build a strong foundation. These quick lessons walk you through how tax liens and deeds work, how to avoid common mistakes, and what steps to take next.

Once you’ve covered the basics, explore the full Tax Lien School resource library. Use our interactive maps to understand how each state handles tax sales and get guidance specific to your area of interest. It’s all in one place, so you can move forward with confidence and focus.

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Step 1: Download Your ABCs Book Now!

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Step 2: Complete Your Crash Course

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Lesson 1: Beginner Tax Lien Investing (Step By Step)

Here is exactly how to get started with tax lien investing, step by step guild. Learn what to ask your county, how to register, where to find auctions, and how to buy liens, even online or over the counter. Perfect for beginners ready to take action.

Lesson 2: Tax Deed investing 101 - Buying $50 Property

Learn the basics of tax deed investing—how it works, how properties are sold for the back taxes owed, and how you can start buying real estate free and clear for as little as $50. Perfect intro for beginners ready to move toward financial freedom.

Lesson 3: Invest in Cheap Government Seized Houses For Only $5k-30k.

Here is exactly how to find government-seized and tax deed properties from start to finish. Watch the break down how to spot real deals, estimate property value, avoid common mistakes, and start buying houses well below market value. Perfect for beginners ready to take action.

Step 3: Explore Free Resources in the Tax Lien School Knowledge Vault

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Over the Counter Tax Lien and Tax Deed Investing Overview

States with OTC Sales

Other Tax Sale

A Beginner’s Guide to Hybrid, Redeemable Deed, and Over-the-counter (OTC) Tax Sales Click Here to

Type:	Hybrid – Both
Bidding Process:	Premium on Deeds
Frequency:	Annually – Varies Throughout Year
Interest Rate / Penalty:	20% on Liens With Bid Down
Redemption Period:	N/A
Online Auction:	Yes
Over the Counter:	No
Statute:	New York Real Property Tax Law Art 11

Type:	Hybrid – Both
Bidding Process:	Premium on Deeds
Frequency:	Annually Throughout the Year
Interest Rate / Penalty:	18% With Bid Down
Redemption Period:	1 Year on Liens but Not Targeted for Individual Buyers
Online Auction:	No
Over the Counter:	No
Statute:	Ohio Revised Code Section 5721.30

Type:	Hybrid – Both
Bidding Process:	Liens – Bid Down the Interest Rate. Deed – Premium
Frequency:	Throughout the Year Per County Discretion
Interest Rate / Penalty:	18%
Redemption Period:	2 Years
Online Auction:	Yes
Over the Counter:	Yes
Statute:	Florida Statutes Chapter 197

Type:	Redeemable Deed
Bidding Process:	Premium
Frequency:	Yearly – Varies County by County
Interest Rate / Penalty:	N/A
Redemption Period:	1 Year With 1% Monthly Interest
Online Auction:	No
Over the Counter:	No
Statute:	Hawaii Const Art 8 Sec 3 Ch 246

Type:	Redeemable Deed
Bidding Process:	Premium
Frequency:	Vary Throughout the Year
Interest Rate / Penalty:	12%
Redemption Period:	Up to 1 Year
Online Auction:	Very Few
Over the Counter:	Some Counties Yes, Others Do “Surplus Property Sales” After Redemption Period

Type:	“Monition Sales” (Redeemable Deed)
Bidding Process:	Premium
Frequency:	Quarterly or Monthly Based on the County
Interest Rate / Penalty:	N/A
Redemption Period:	1 Year With 20% Interest or 60 Days With 15% Penalty, Determined by County
Online Auction:	No
Over the Counter:	No
Statute:	Delaware Statue Title 9 Ch 87

Type:	Hybrid – Liens & Redeemable Deeds
Bidding Process:	Premium
Frequency:	Annually – Varies Throughout Year
Interest Rate / Penalty:	N/A
Redemption Period:	1 Year With 18% Penalty
Online Auction:	No
Over the Counter:	No
Statute:	Connecticut Gen Stat Title 12 Ch 204

Type:	Tax Liens and Deeds
Bidding Process:	Varies by Municipality
Frequency:	Varies
Interest Rate / Penalty:	N/A
Redemption Period:	6 Months
Online Auction:	No
Over the Counter:	No
Statute:	Mass Gen Laws Part 1 Title 9 Ch 60

Type:	Tax Lien Certificate
Bidding Process:	Premium
Frequency:	Varies
Interest Rate / Penalty:	12%
Redemption Period:	1 Year
Online Auction:	No
Over the Counter:	No
Statute:	Rhode Island Code Chapter 44-9-1
Notes:	Sales Handled by Municipality, Not County

Type:	N/A
Bidding Process:	N/A
Frequency:	N/A
Interest Rate / Penalty:	N/A
Redemption Period:	N/A
Online Auction:	N/A
Over the Counter:	N/A
Statute:	2016 New Hampshire Rev Stat 5-80

Type:	Tax Deed
Bidding Process:	Premium
Frequency:	Annually Typically During Summer Months
Interest Rate / Penalty:	N/A
Redemption Period:	30 Day Redemption Period & 90 Day Litigation Period
Online Auction:	No
Over the Counter:	Yes
Statute:	Arkansas Code Sec 26-37-101

My ABC's

My ABC’s: Your Starting Point in Tax Lien & Deed Investing

Step 1: Download Your ABCs Book Now!

The ABCs Of Tax Lien & Deed Investing Bundle

Buy Tax Liens & Deeds Correctly Avoid the Costly Mistakes Of Investing Access the National Tax Lien & National Tax Deed Directory

Step 2: Complete Your Crash Course

Watch These Videos Today!

Step 3: Explore Free Resources in the Tax Lien School Knowledge Vault

Tax Deed

Tax Deed Investing Overview

Tax Deed States

Upcoming Tax Deed Auctions

Tax Lien

Tax Lien Investing Overview

Tax Lien States

Upcoming Tax Lien Auction

Hybrid

Hybrid Investing Overview

Hybrid Tax Sales States

Upcoming Hybrid Auctions

OTC

Over the Counter Tax Lien and Tax Deed Investing Overview

States with OTC Sales

Redeemable Tax Deed

Redeemable Tax Deed Overview

Redeemable Tax Deed States

Upcoming Redeemable Tax Deed Auctions

Other Tax Sale

Redeemable Tax Deed

Hybrid

OTC

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