Buying Land With Back Taxes in Florida: What to Know
Buying land with unpaid taxes in Florida can be confusing for first-time buyers. However, with the right steps and careful research, you can safely and successfully purchase these properties. A low price may seem appealing, but unpaid taxes, tax certificates, tax deed sales, liens, title problems, code violations, access issues, and county auction rules can […]
Florida Property Taxes Delinquent April 1: What to Know
In Florida, property taxes are considered late if not paid by April 1. For land buyers, this date is important because unpaid taxes can lead to tax certificates, requests for tax deeds, and eventually sales of tax deeds. This article explains what happens after Florida property taxes become delinquent, how tax certificates work, and what […]
What Are the Hidden Costs of Buying Land Online?
Costs jump on you when a “too-good-to-be-true” listing makes you dream – you see your future lot, click buy, and then surveys, title searches, boundary fights, easements, access roads, septic hookups, back taxes and surprise wetlands show up and bite. What will you do? You’ll need to ask tough questions, plan for hiccups and actually […]
Should You Pay Cash or Use Owner Financing When Buying Land Online?
Many buyers compare paying cash to owner financing like choosing a blunt instrument or a fine-tuned tool – which one fits you and your risk tolerance? Cash buys speed and bargaining power, but owner financing often gives you lower up-front cost and flexible terms, so it’s tempting; on the flip side online land deals can […]
Can You Record a Deed Yourself After Buying Land Online?
Record your own deed? It sounds like a total breeze after you’ve finally snagged that sweet acreage on a digital auction, I once knew a guy who tried this and voided his entire purchase just because of a missing notary stamp… But you can totally file the paperwork yourself at the local county office if […]