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3 Things to Know Before Buying a House with Delinquent Taxes

Posted by Melissa Batai on Mar 7th, 2023 · 0 Comment

Picture of scales with gold coins on one side and a small wooden house on the other side.

Real estate is often considered an investment, especially in one’s retirement. You buy a house, pay on it for 30 years, and when you’re in retirement, you can sell and add the cash to your retirement fund. Or, your heirs can sell and add the money to their inheritance. However, real estate isn’t always an investment. One of the ways real estate becomes a liability for homeowners is when they...
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Here are some simple guidelines that will help you build wealth:

1) Do the math. Get a budget and calculate your net worth

2) Get an emergency fund. Save at least 6 months worth of expenses

3) Limit costs. Spend no more than 30% of your income on housing

4) Max your retirement. Maximize contributions to your tax-deferred retirement accounts

5) Pay yourself first. Set aside money for yourself before you take care of your other bills

6) Set goals. Goal let you get ahead faster

7) Avoid high interest debt. Avoid credit cards, title loans and other usurious loans

8) Diversify. Diversity your assets.

3 Things to Know Before Buying a House with Delinquent Taxes

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