Queen of Tax Deeds

10/29/2026

This week I did something new. I told an AI agent to watch the tax deed auction calendar for vacant lots in one small town. A few minutes later it had found 5 for the next sale and listed them in a spreadsheet.

Let me confess: I signed up on Thursday and had used almost all my usage allowance by Monday! That’s how much I used that app. I had it checking messages every 5 minutes. Now it checks 3 times a day.

AI saves time, but it still needs a human to review and decide. I’m the human in the loop. Can you guess which AI it was? I signed up for a paid plan tonight. What would you have an AI helper do for your investing?

10/20/2026

🏗️ A 1.13 acre commercial lot is going up for tax deed auction on October 22nd... and the opening bid is only about 8k.

Here's why this one caught my eye.

📍 The Lot It's on Clarcona Road in Apopka, Orange County, Florida. About 49,000 square feet, zoned C1 commercial. It's a busy road with homes, businesses, and what looks like a church or medical office nearby. The county has it assessed at just over 40k.

Commercial lots don't come up at tax deed auctions very often, so I wanted to show you how I look at one.

⚠️ What You Have To Check First County values usually run lower than real market value, so you do your own comps. And pictures online only tell you so much. Real estate is local. In Google Street View, it looks like there's a dumpster on the lot, and that tells me trash could be an issue. If you win, the cleanup is yours.

Code enforcement liens are another big one. A tax deed sale wipes out a lot of things, but code enforcement liens can stay with the property if there isn't enough surplus to cover them. That's why I read the whole tax deed file before I ever bid.

💡 Why I Like Vacant Land It's less hassle. Nobody can break in, and it sells quickly. Someone asked me once about finding a place to park a truck... and I've seen investors fence in a lot and park a couple of trucks on it for good monthly income. A lot like this has options.

I'm Sandra Edmond, the Queen of Tax Deeds®, and I show people how to find these deals and keep their money after they buy.

👉 Join me Tuesday, October 20, from 7 to 8 p.m. Eastern, live on Zoom.

Click the registration link in the description and complete the form to receive your Zoom access information. https://members.buyingtaxdeeds.com/registration-page-1

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So tell me in the comments... would you check the zoning first, or the liens? 👇

10/19/2026

This week in 🏠. Here is a vacant commercial lot going to the auction in a couple of days. It is over 1 acre on a paved road on a major road in Apopka, FL. Opening bid $8,000. You do need to do more research before you bid but if the county's market value of $40,000 holds and there aren't any terrible liens you will be lucky to get it at or near the 💰 opening bid.

👉 Want to find deals like this and bid with confidence... Join me Oct 20, 2026 at 7pm EST for my FREE Webinar 'Profit from Tax Deeds & Liens" https://members.buyingtaxdeeds.com/registration-page-1

10/19/2026

Curious about tax deeds and tax liens? Learn the basics with me tomorrow night! 🏡

Join my FREE 1-hour webinar, “How to Profit from Tax Deeds & Liens.”

📅 Tuesday, October 20
🕖 7 PM Eastern | Live on Zoom

Learn how tax auctions work, why research matters, and mistakes to avoid before bidding.

Save your FREE seat:
https://members.buyingtaxdeeds.com/pl/2148866007

—Sandra Edmond, Queen of Tax Deeds®

09/16/2026

Ever wonder how I decide which tax deed properties are actually worth bidding on? 🤔

I get asked this all the time, so I recorded my full research process and put it up on YouTube.

📋 Step 1: I pull the auction list for free... no paid subscription needed. I'll show you exactly where.

🖥️ Step 2: Everything goes into my research spreadsheet. Property address, subdivision, notes, assessed value, comps, max bid... it's all organized so I'm not second-guessing myself later.

🔍 Step 3: Before I ever place a bid, I check the property appraiser's site for zoning and lot size. This one step alone has saved me from bidding on lots that couldn't even be built on.

The video walks through a real example, including a lot I almost passed on until I realized it was a buy-and-hold, not a quick flip.

Whether you're brand new to tax deed investing or you've done this a few times, I think you'll get something out of this one.

Watch the full video (on my YouTube channel), and grab my free guide if you want to learn how to get started the right way.

What's the biggest question you have about researching tax deed properties? Drop it in the comments... I answer every one. 👇

Want to know exactly how I decide which tax deed properties are wor...

09/09/2026

Ever wonder who's actually involved when a property goes to tax deed? There's five main players, and once you understand each one, the process makes a lot more sense.

🏠 The Homeowner
Life gets in the way. A car breaks down, bills stack up, and the property taxes don't get paid.

🏛️ The County
The county needs that tax money. So they place a lien on the property and look for an investor to buy the debt.

💰 The Tax Lien Certificate Investor
Pays the county what's owed and earns interest while they wait for the homeowner to catch up.

🔨 The Tax Deed Investor
If the taxes still aren't paid, the property goes to auction. The highest bidder wins and pays off the certificate holder.

🕵️ The Surplus Investor
If the winning bid was higher than what was owed, there's money left over. The surplus investor tracks down the homeowner and helps them claim it, for a fee.

Here's the part most people don't know... you can play more than one of these roles yourself. Hold the certificate, bid at the auction, and collect the surplus. I call that the trifecta.

I've been investing in tax deeds and liens since 2004, and I've trained thousands of people to understand this exact process.

Want to learn how this works step by step? Grab my free guide here.
👉 https://members.buyingtaxdeeds.com/free-tax-deed-investing-guide-save-thousands

Which role would you want to start with? Drop it in the comments. 👇

09/09/2026

Ever wonder who's actually involved when a property goes to tax deed? There's five main players, and once you understand each one, the process makes a lot more sense.

🏠 The Homeowner
Life gets in the way. A car breaks down, bills stack up, and the property taxes don't get paid.

🏛️ The County
The county needs that tax money. So they place a lien on the property and look for an investor to buy the debt.

💰 The Tax Lien Certificate Investor
Pays the county what's owed and earns interest while they wait for the homeowner to catch up.

🔨 The Tax Deed Investor
If the taxes still aren't paid, the property goes to auction. The highest bidder wins and pays off the certificate holder.

🕵️ The Surplus Investor
If the winning bid was higher than what was owed, there's money left over. The surplus investor tracks down the homeowner and helps them claim it, for a fee.

Here's the part most people don't know... you can play more than one of these roles yourself. Hold the certificate, bid at the auction, and collect the surplus. I call that the tax deed trifecta.

I've been investing in tax deeds and liens since 2004, and I've trained thousands of people to understand this exact process.

Want to learn how this works step by step? Grab my free guide here.
👉 https://members.buyingtaxdeeds.com/free-tax-deed-investing-guide-save-thousands

Which role would you want to start with? Drop it in the comments. 👇

08/14/2026

🚨 ONLY 2 IN-PERSON SEATS LEFT!
Join me, Sandra Edmond, for the live 3-Day Tax Deed & Lien Field Trip Experience, August 18–20.
Can’t attend in person? You can also join us LIVE ONLINE from anywhere.
This is more than another tax deed webinar. You’ll get hands-on training and experience a live Marion County, Florida tax deed auction with me on August 19.

You’ll learn how to:
🔎 Research properties before bidding
📋 Perform tax deed due diligence
🚩 Recognize possible red flags
📊 Evaluate property values and potential opportunities
💻 Find information using free online resources
🤖 Use AI tools to assist with your research
🔨 Understand what happens before, during and after an auction

Your registration also includes:
✅ Home-study course and online learning portal
✅ Due diligence checklists and property-analysis spreadsheets
✅ More than seven hours of audio training
✅ One month of group coaching
✅ A private 30-minute Accelerator Coaching session with me
✅ The opportunity to repeat a future field trip for only $50, when space is available

I have been buying tax deeds and liens since 2004 and have trained more than 6,500 investors. I’ll show you what experienced investors look for before deciding whether to bid.

📅 August 18–20
🔨 Live Marion County Auction: August 19
🏠 Only 2 in-person seats remain
💻 Live online attendance is available

Can’t attend in August? Our next 3-Day Field Trip Experience is November 9–11.

Click **Learn More** to see everything included and reserve your seat.

👉 https://members.buyingtaxdeeds.com/tax-deed-guide-thank-you

Educational training only. Tax deed investing involves risk, and results are not guaranteed.

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07/21/2026

The morning after speaking at MCREIA, I won a property at a tax deed auction for $9,100. 👑

Now it is time to get ready for the next auction.

One of the upcoming properties is a waterfront Florida lot on approximately one-half acre. It may look exciting, but the opening bid and aerial photo do not tell the full story.

Before bidding, you still need to research:

Access, zoning, wetlands, title concerns, liens, property values and possible red flags.

That is exactly what we will work on during my upcoming:

3-Day Tax Deed Field Trip
August 18, 19 and 20

You can attend:

✅ Live online from anywhere
✅ Live in person with me in Orlando

We will review auction properties, complete due diligence, observe a live online auction and discuss what happens after the bidding ends.

You also will have the opportunity to repeat the Field Trip in the future at a deeply discounted, almost-free repeat-student rate. That means you can come back, sharpen your skills and learn from a different auction without paying the full tuition again.

Do not just find an interesting property. Learn how to research it before you bid.

Reserve your seat:

https://buyingtaxdeeds.com/3-day-field-trip-experience/

07/13/2026

🏚️ This Marion County property is going to tax deed auction with an opening bid of approximately $13,000. Would you bid—or would you walk away?

The opening bid is only the beginning of the story.

Before bidding, investors need to research the property, review public records, look for potential title concerns, understand the condition of the property, and decide how much they can safely pay.

I’ll be speaking Tuesday, July 14, at the Marion County Real Estate Investors Association’s monthly meeting on Buying Tax Deeds.

📍 Courtyard by Marriott Ocala
3712 SW 38th Ave.
Ocala, FL 34474

🤝 Networking begins at 5:30 p.m.
🎤 Meeting: 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Join us to learn how to evaluate opportunities like this one and make smarter decisions before you bid.

Visit MCREIA.net for details.

Now tell me: Would you BID or PASS on this property? 👑