Have you ever heard of tax sale overages?
If not, you're about to discover a little-known secret in the real estate world that could change your financial future.
Tax overages are a little understood and often overlooked subsection of real estate investing.
That's strange since they are so potentially lucrative and so easy to get started with.
What Are Tax Sale Overages?
Let's dive into the world of tax sale overages and discover how you can turn this knowledge into a profitable venture.
What Are Tax Sale Overages?
Tax sale overages are monies left over when a property is sold at a tax foreclosure auction.
Let me break it down for you.
When someone falls behind on their property taxes – usually 3 to 4 years behind – the county steps in.
They're not in the real estate business; they just want their tax money.
So, they auction off the property to the highest bidder.
Here's where it gets interesting.
Let's say you have an average house in America worth about $400,000.
The owner might owe $60,000 in back taxes (including penalties and interest).
Now, at the auction, someone snags this $400,000 house for $200,000.
They're thrilled, of course.
But here's the kicker – the county only keeps the $60,000 they're owed.
The remaining $140,000? That's the overage, and by law, it belongs to the former property owner.
Thanks to a Supreme Court case (Tyler vs. Hennepin County), counties can't keep this extra money.
They have to make it available for former owners to claim. But if no one claims it?
The government gets to keep it.
If you're thinking, “Well, surely the owners will come to claim this money, right?”
Wrong.
In one state study, 72% of these overages went unclaimed.
That's right – the majority of people never come forward to claim money that's rightfully theirs simply because they don't know it exists.
Most folks assume that when they lose their house to a tax sale, they lose everything.
They have no idea there could be a substantial chunk of money waiting for them.
This is where the opportunity comes in.
Right now, in just 15 states, there's over $348 million in overages waiting to be claimed.
That's not pocket change – we're talking about life-changing sums of money.
Your New Business: Helping People Reclaim Their Money
Imagine being able to help people who've lost everything get a substantial windfall.
Imagine making a great income while working from home.
Imagine starting a business with minimal upfront costs.
This is the tax sale overage business.
You get the lists of people owed money from tax sales, reach out to them, and offer to help them claim their money for a percentage fee.
Typically, you keep 30-40% of the claimed amount.
Let's put that into perspective.
Even a relatively small claim of $25,000 could net you $10,000 for about 10 hours of work.
How does that compare to your current hourly rate?
But it's not just about the money.
This business is about making a real difference in people's lives.
Remember, the people who've lost their homes to tax sales are often at their lowest financial point.
Imagine being able to call them up and tell them there are tens of thousands—sometimes hundreds of thousands—of dollars waiting for them.
You're not just making money; you're changing lives.
Of course, there are challenges.
The biggest one is convincing people it's not a scam.
When you call someone up and tell them there's a large sum of money waiting for them, their scam radar understandably goes off.
However, once you are able to explain the situation and they realize it's legitimate, their skepticism often turns to gratitude.
What makes this business so appealing is its accessibility.
You don't need a huge investment to get started.
You don't need to buy property or take out mortgages.
All you really need is a phone, internet access, and the willingness to learn and work.
It's perfect for anyone looking to escape the 9-to-5 grind.
You can start it as a side hustle, making calls in the evenings and on weekends.

It's also great for retirees looking to supplement their income and stay active.
The best part is there's plenty of opportunity to go around.
With approximately 3,000 properties sold at tax sales every single day, the well isn't going to run dry anytime soon.
If this business appeals to you in your gut, I'd encourage you to look into it further.
We've been in this industry for over 10 years, and we're passionate about teaching others how to succeed in it.
We've put together a free online course that goes into even more detail about how this business works and how you can get started.
Remember, this isn't just about making money.
It's about building a business you can be proud of, one that genuinely helps people who've been kicked when they're down.
It's about being the person who shows up with good news when someone thought all hope was lost.
So, if you're ready to explore a business opportunity that's both profitable and fulfilling, tax sale overages might be exactly what you've been looking for.
Check out our free online course and take the first step towards changing your life – and the lives of others – for the better.