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Tax liens can be risky for many reasons. They are attractive because they can offer high rates of return but investors need to be aware that they are also very risky. Your responsibilities as a tax lien holder vary from state to state so a lot of research may be required. Tax liens also expire so you have to stay on top of managing them. After you acquire a tax lien you may need to pay the property taxes so that no-one else can acquire it moving forward.

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Can you pay the tax liens on a property that you are renting?

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