If the property is located in a private gated community you should call your Tax Commissioner to get access to see the parcel. Though, legal descriptions in the newspaper are intended to show where a property is located sometimes they can be vague or confusing. If you are unsure of the location of a property call your Tax Commissioner and ask for assistance. As Tax Sale day arrives it is important to know which properties that you intend to bid on. You should be able to recognize the description it is read.
Many individuals have many different bidding strategies.
Some Investment firms open their bid with as much as the tax appraised value of the property, though this is still rare in smaller counties you may run into this stronghold tactic once in a while. For the most part you should base your bid on what you perceive as a smart investment. Secondly, if the property is not redeemed, your bid should be low enough that you inherit a piece of property at a discounted rate. One last thing to consider is that if the property is connected to that of your own, and could dramatically increase the value of your property, appraised value could be a definite consideration in your bidding process. Back to top Foreclosure of the right to redeem It is your responsibility as a purchaser of a Tax Sale Property to foreclose the right of redemption on that property.