Cob Goodies from the TAX MAN

[Patrick Hayes]

Change of location

please note, patrick hayes has a new address for email.

paddy at pacific.net

will be back on line in jan to talk about some cob projects in mexico we are
going to work on for awhile.


Paul & Mary Salas wrote:

> TAX MAN Properties
>
> To all those who have inquired about where to find these properties, I
> suggest the following:
>
> 1. Contact your local County Assessor or County Treasurer and ask about
> Tax Delinquent Property Sales or Tax Lien Sales.
>
> 2. Ask who has jurisdiction over the sales.
>
> 3.Ask if they have a list of the properties and if they are available on
> the web.  This could be a major cost savings as some agencies charge
> $1.25 per page. (my last doc purchase was $136.75 in Bernalillo for
> Sandoval County, NM---this sale will have 445 properties and will be
> auctioned off on Dec 1,2,3).
>
> 4. Review the property and if it has structures, be sure to have a title
> search or abstract to see what else is owed on it besides the taxes.
>
> New Mexico has a very good state wide listing that is updated each
> month. Check it out at
> http://www.state.nm.us/tax/ptd/ptd_home.htm
>
> Arizona is a little different than other states. Here is an example of
> individual county tax lien notices.  Check the statues for additional
> information.  You need to contact the local County Treasurer to get a
> list  and then.....(snipped heavily)
>
> The interest rate for these liens is set at 16% simple interest prorated
> monthly.
>                 There is a non-refundable fee for each purchase that
> equals 1 months interest, not less than $1 and not more than
>                 $10.
>                 Your collateral for the lien is the property, if the
> property is poor so is your lien. We advise you to look at the property,
>
>            Contact our Navajo County office to confirm amounts before
> sending any money.
>            (520) 524-4172
>
> http://www.co.navajo.az.us/treasurer/lienpurchase-notice.html
>
> I'm not a real estate agent nor an attorney--- I don't know what will
> work for each western state. Follow the steps above and it will at least
> get you started.
>
> For those who have inquired as to what I intend to do with the property,
> I need to get my timber first, then my wife gets first pick of the
> litter (purpose not defined) and then we'll have another fire sale for
> those interested. Will consider donation to non-profit, retreat work
> shop settings or the like--I'm open to any number of suggestions.
>
> Paul