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The 16% Solution: How to Get High Interest Rates in a Low-Interest World with Tax Lien Certificates, Revised Edition (Hardcover)

~ J.D., Joel S. Moskowitz (Author)
Key Phrases: tax commissioner, local auctions, tax deed purchaser, Winner's Circle, Environmental Forms, New Jersey (more...)

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This revised edition is arriving just in time to inform investors how to take advantage of today's slumping U.S. economy. With home foreclosures at an all-time high and the erratic stock market damaging 401(k) accounts, people are looking for innovative ways to invest their money.

Moskowitz explains what tax lien certificates are (liens against property for unpaid taxes), why they are safe (certain states insure them), and how they fit into an overall financial plan. This new edition includes updates to the laws and procedures of states and counties that offer tax lien certificates.

* The 16% Solution has been updated to reflect current legal requirements and information.

* Seen as a great investment solution: "If you become a buyer of tax liens, we recommend reading The 16% Solution by Joel Moskowitz. It's a worthwhile investment." --Ken and Daria Dolan, Straight Talk on Your Money.

About the Author

Joel S. Moskowitz is an attorney specializing in environmental law. He has argued before the U.S. Supreme Court, the California Supreme Court, and several courts of appeals. Miami is his home.

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Hardcover: 184 pages
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing; 2 Rev Upd edition (March 17, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0740769626
ISBN-13: 978-0740769627
Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.2 x 0.9 inches
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Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (61 customer reviews)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Ignore the negative and uninformed bashers of tax liens, September 4, 2003

By	Brian (Battlecreek, Mi) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The 16% Solution: How To Get High Interest Rates in a Low Interest World with Tax Lien Certificates (Hardcover)

The 16% Solution is an excellent book to help you get started investing in a very powerful and safe investment.

True it was written back in the 90's, but things really haven't changed all that much. And yes it is true that institutions are in on tax liens, but the real truth is that these were and are and always have been the primary players. I suspect the negative reviews are from banks and other institutions who do not want you to know about these outstanding investments.

The rate of return is not cut in stone. While you are not guaranteed 16%, in some states and in many cases you can earn 50%...even today.

I invest in tax liens and especially over the last three years, have far outperformed the stock market and other forms of investment. I have also picked up houses for pennies on the dollar via tax liens. Remember, a tax lien is superior to all other liens, even IRS liens.

As I said, I invest in tax liens and the USA is a huge market place. I don't feel that letting you know what a great investment tax liens are is going to hurt my business. And no, I do not have any courses or books to sell. Nor am I in any way associated with this author or any other author or seminar promoter. I just believe in these investments based on my own experience and hate to see potential investors scared away from a very powerful and lucrative investment because of one malcontent who is only trying to push a dead website which does have books and seminars to sell.

I guess I am old fashioned that way.

The 16% Solution is an outstanding book and I highly recommend it.

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3.0 out of 5 stars more difficult than it seems, July 31, 1999

By	cfulks@makani.k12.hi.us (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The 16% Solution: How To Get High Interest Rates in a Low Interest World with Tax Lien Certificates (Hardcover)

to begin with, if you are a small time investor (like myself) you need to live in a state that sells tax lein certificates. this way you can get to the auctions where all the "good" properties are snatched up.

i went to AZ recently to purchase a few "leftover" tax leins after reading this book. it was not that easy to find/research a suitable tax lein to buy. my estimate is that it would take an average person a week in a particular county researching and driving out to look at properties. in conclusion, the 16% solution is fine if you live in one of the FEW states that actually offer them at a 16% rate of return.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Put a little TLC (Tax Lien Certificates) in your portfolio., May 5, 2002

By	nick mentzer (Charlotte, N.C.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The 16% Solution: How To Get High Interest Rates in a Low Interest World with Tax Lien Certificates (Hardcover)

Tax liens are the safest, highest yielding investment available today. In North Carolina, where I live, tax liens pay 12%. Better than CDs and better than losing money in the stock market. In Iowa, tax liens pay 24%. In Texas and Michigan, 50%.... First, tax liens are available in N.C. AND THEY ARE AVAILABLE IN MOST STATES, NOT JUST 25. Perhaps he is confusing deed states with mortgage states. Tax liens are among the safest of investments. The only real risk is if the debtor pays off the lien prematurely---you lose profits. Or if you buy a lien on a really bad piece of property. If the debtor doesn' pay off the lien, you get the home and foreclosing is not all difficult.... I highly recommend the 16% Solution and of course investing in tax liens. Obviously. Great money maker along with real estate and discounted mortgages.

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2.0 out of 5 stars I would not buy this book...
Serious investors in tax liens should not buy this book. The first half of the book is basically wasted space on why tax liens are better than stocks and bonds... Read more

Published 2 months ago by Jim Gatz

4.0 out of 5 stars good basic training manual
Very good for folks new to tax liens. All the basics and some good resource lists, too.

Published 3 months ago by B. Fleming

5.0 out of 5 stars Your Local Savings Account Isn't Working!!!
This book is one that I have wanted to read for some time and found it at Barnes and Noble last week, it's called The 16% Solution by Joel S. Moskowitz. Read more

Published 4 months ago by Trevor J. Flannigan

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This was a good book into the introduction of Tax Lien investing. However, I would highly consider reading more on the subject before you start. Read more

Published 5 months ago by J. Adam Tuttle

5.0 out of 5 stars I appreciate all the updates from the previous edition
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Published 5 months ago by Mariusz Skonieczny

5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful rates of return - Build Wealth Without Risk
I first heard about tax liens from reading Charles Givens excellent book Wealth Without Risk (now More Wealth Without Risk) and became very excited when I discovered that I could... Read more

Published 9 months ago by Anthony C. Defrancisco

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Published 10 months ago by D.J. Kleiner

5.0 out of 5 stars Refreshing Update to One of the Best but Previously Outdated Books Available on Tax Lien Investing
With all of the hype and recent infomercials lately touting tax lien investing as a way to get rich quick, this book is very refreshing. Right from the beginning Mr. Read more

Published 10 months ago by Joanne Musa

4.0 out of 5 stars Informative and easy to read
Having some experience with Tax Liens, I found this book to be very informative, and filled with wise advice for avoiding possible bad investments. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars A tax lien certificate primer
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