Tax Deed State Profiles

State		Rating
Alaska	Offers some financing	★★☆☆☆ Two Stars
Arkansas	State provides extensive support.	★★★☆☆ Three Stars
California*	Very competitive market.	★★★★☆ Four Stars
Idaho		★★☆☆☆ Two Stars
Kansas	Depends upon county	★★★☆☆ Three Stars
Maine		★★☆☆☆ Two Stars
Massachusetts **		★★★★☆ Four Stars
Michigan	Recently switched from tax liens to tax deeds.	Unrated: state switching from tax liens to tax deeds
Minnesota		★★★☆☆ Three Stars
New Hampshire		★★★☆☆ Three Stars
New Mexico	Watch out for mortgage liens in this state.	★★☆☆☆ Two Stars
North Carolina		★★★☆☆ Three Stars
North Dakota		★★★☆☆ Three Stars
Oregon		★★☆☆☆ Two Stars
Pennsylvania		★★☆☆☆ Two Stars
Utah		★★★☆☆ Three Stars
Virginia		★★☆☆☆ Two Stars
Washington		★★☆☆☆ Two Stars
Wisconsin		★★★☆☆ Three Stars

Tax Deed State Profiles with Right of Redemption

State	Interest Rate	Redemption Period	Rating	Notes
Connecticut	18%	Varies	★★★★ Four Stars	Municipalities handle the sales, so bidding requirements vary.
Delaware	15% - 20%	60-90 days	★★☆☆☆ Two Stars	Only three counties in this state.
Georgia	20% flat rate	1 year	★★★★ Four Stars	Requires attorney involvement for serious investments.
Hawaii	12% annual	1 year	★★☆☆☆ Two Stars	Only five counties, state handles Kalawao County.
Rhode Island	16%	1 year	★★★☆☆ Three Stars	Investor responsibility after 1 year.
Tennessee	10% annual	1 year	★★☆☆☆ Two Stars	Court confirmation required.
Texas	25%-50% rates	6mo-2 years	★★★★ Four Stars	Monthly sales on first Tuesday.