Tax Deed Investing
The Buyer's Due Diligence & Title Protection Guide
by James K. Quigg
Written with a title-research and due-diligence focus. 40,000+ words of practical, actionable guidance for tax deed investors.
The #1 Reason Tax Deed Investors Lose Money
Most investors focus on finding cheap properties — but they skip the due diligence that protects their investment. They don't know which liens survive a tax deed sale, how to verify the chain of title, or what the IRS can do 120 days after closing.
A single missed lien can turn a $30,000 profit into a $50,000 loss.
Who Is This Book For?
If any of these describe you, this book was written for you.
First-Time Tax Deed Buyers
You're ready to buy at auction but don't know what you don't know about title risks.
Experienced Investors
You've won properties but never had a systematic due diligence process — and it's cost you.
Burned Investors
You bought a property with hidden liens or title defects and swore "never again."
Real Estate Professionals
Agents, attorneys, and title professionals who advise clients on tax deed acquisitions.
What You'll Get Inside
40,000+ words. 13 chapters. 5 appendices. 300+ checklist items.
Table of Contents
Part One: The Landscape
- The Tax Deed Investor's Biggest Blind Spot
- What a Tax Deed Sale Actually Conveys
- The Mindset Shift: Three Questions Before You Bid
Part Two: Due Diligence
- Pre-Bid Research: The Title Examiner's Checklist
- Physical Investigation: What Records Won't Tell You
- Evaluating the Numbers: The Maximum Bid Formula
Part Three: Execution
- Auction Day: What to Bring, What to Ask, What to Avoid
- The First 30 Days After You Win
- Clearing Title: The Quiet Title Action
- Exit Strategies and Risk Management
Part Four: The Business
- Building Your Repeatable System
- The 14 Most Expensive Mistakes
Part Five: Reference
- State-Specific Deep Dive (15 States)
Appendices
- Glossary of Tax Deed Terms
- Printable Pre-Bid Due Diligence Checklist
- Printable Post-Win Action Checklist
- Property Evaluation Worksheet
- Sample Chain of Title Walkthrough
Stop Guessing. Start Doing Real Due Diligence.
Available in both Kindle and Paperback formats on Amazon.
Why This Book Is Different
Most tax deed books focus on finding and bidding. This one focuses on the title and lien research that determines whether a deal is actually safe.
A Due Diligence Focus
Written from a title research and due diligence perspective, focused on the risks investors most often miss.
Current Content
Written and reviewed for 2026, reflecting current Texas statutes and procedures rather than dated guidance.
Post-Auction Focus
Goes in depth on what happens after you win the bid — clearing title, surviving liens, and quiet-title actions.
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About the Author
James K. Quigg is the author of Tax Deed Investing: The Buyer's Due Diligence & Title Protection Guide and the operator of this site. He writes practical, research-based resources to help investors identify title and lien risks before they bid at a tax deed auction.
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The Cost of Skipping Due Diligence Is Thousands.
The Cost of This Book Is a Few Dollars.
One missed lien, one IRS redemption, one environmental issue — any one of these can wipe out your entire profit on a deal. This book gives you the system to catch every risk before you bid.
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