Can I buy tax lien certificates without going to the auction?
In many states you can. Tax lien certificates that are not sold at the public auction can often be purchased by mail (these are normally called “over-the-counter” or “negotiated” sales lists). Be a little careful doing this, especially if you’ve never seen the property. There are also some counties that are conducting online auctions. Bid4Assets (http://www.bid4assets.com) is one company that handles online tax sales for counties.
