Education & Courses
Ted Thomas Tax Lien Training
Ted Thomas has been teaching tax lien investing for over 30 years. His courses cover both tax liens and tax deeds with a focus on practical implementation. Good for beginners who want structured learning.
Best for: Complete beginners, people who prefer video courses
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REtipster (Seth Williams)
Seth Williams runs REtipster, which covers land investing and tax sales. His content is practical and well-researched. The blog has tons of free content before you consider paid options.
Best for: Land investors, people who like detailed written content
Property Research Tools
PropStream
PropStream gives you property data, ownership info, comparable sales, and more. Essential for due diligence on properties before bidding at auctions. I use it to check property values and ownership history.
Best for: Due diligence, finding property values, ownership research
BatchLeads
BatchLeads provides property data and skip tracing. Useful if you're trying to contact property owners or need to research properties in bulk.
Best for: Bulk property research, skip tracing owners
Books
Recommended Reading
These books provide solid foundations for understanding tax lien investing:
- Profit by Investing in Real Estate Tax Liens by Larry Loftis
- The 16% Solution by Joel Moskowitz
- Tax Lien Investing Secrets by Joanne Musa
Free Resources
County Tax Sale Websites
Most counties list their tax sales directly. Here are some I reference frequently:
- QPublic - Property records for many SC counties
- GovEase - Online tax sale platform used by some counties
- RealAuction - Another online auction platform
State Resources
Official state resources for tax sale information:
- South Carolina Tax Sales Guide (my detailed breakdown)
My Due Diligence Checklist
I've put together the exact checklist I use before bidding on any tax sale property. It covers property research, title issues, physical inspection considerations, and bid calculations.