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Andrew Ardianto

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Oct 14, 2013, 11:34:24 AM10/14/13
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Happy Thanksgiving everyone !

Here is the link to register as bidder in Harris County.
I just register and waiting for confirmation email.

Another good reading for bidding preparation is from attorney office the list provider:

As for U.S. Tax ID, here is the information I found:
From what I understand we need to get 
  • Individual Taxpayer Identification Number "ITIN"
The W-7 from can be found here: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw7.pdf
There are few acceptance agent in Calgary here http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Acceptance-Agents---Canada

I have not filling up the US Tax ID yet but I plan to.

If any of you have more information to help with upcoming bidding trip to Houston, it would be great.

And lastly, I made some inquiry on converting the property list generated by http://tax.acttax.com/pls/sales/property_taxsales_pkg.search_page?PI_STATE=TX to the Excel format. 
It is called Excel format, where (ideally) with one click, the program will convert the web-style list, onto line by line on Excel.
This would be great time saver !



Andrew Ardianto

Bruce

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Oct 15, 2013, 11:23:16 AM10/15/13
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some good new for everyone. I called the county tax office this morning.

- you do NOT need a Tax ID number

- you register on line for a bidders number and when you go to the auction the onnly ID you need is your drivers licence.

 - you only need one Tax Statement Form and That is filled out when you actually buy the TAx Deed and go across the street to register. That form is part of the registration of the deed process ($10 fee for each property being registered) the cost of the Notary is included andt hey have a Notary Officer in their office who will sign at time of property DeeD registration.

- Adjusted Value of property is the market value less any improvemente that may be required and as noted bythe County's adjuster when they viewed the property.

- When the property Ajusted Value is cloe or same as the Minimum bid means there are a lot of taxes owed and thus not much profit will be made. The only people bidding on those properties will probably be the owners wanting their property back.

- paymnets are by cash or certificed cheque ("check" in US terms). you make the checks out to yourself and when you purchase the proerty you indorce to back of the check and issue itr to the Constable for that presinct.

- encumbances drop off after the 6 month redemption period (Homesteaders are 2 years).

- penality for Harris County is 25% - Homesteaders is 25% during and up to the first year and 50% for the second year to end of redemption period.

- to find out if property is homestead - when researching property it will tell you on the Apprasiers web site. Put int he property ID number and it should take you tot he right page.

- number of people coming in to redeem prior to auction, she said very few people show up to redeme but we can check final list the day before at www.publicas.com a list will be at hte courthouse, just prior to auction.

I also received the 8 Precincts - property for sale and resale bidding list for November 5 and have printed it on an 8 1/2 x 17 format so we can read it.

Hope this helps.

Bruce

YORGA

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Calgary, Alberta Canada T3C 1C9
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JAN JOURNEYS INC

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Oct 15, 2013, 12:51:33 PM10/15/13
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Great job...thx Bruce!

Brenda Rost

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Oct 15, 2013, 1:23:31 PM10/15/13
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Awesome Bruce, thank you!

I also have a list for the Nov 5th sale (attached) as published in the Houston Daily Court Review for anyone who wants to start reviewing ASAP.

And Dustin mentions another website(www.foreclosehouston.com) which in my opinion has the most comprehensive list services available. We can watch the one minute tutorial @ discuss @ the meeting.

http://www.foreclosehouston.com/FLS/FLSWEB/NewPage3/Taxtour.htm



See you all tonight,

Brenda

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* Individual Taxpayer Identification Number " ITIN "
harris county-Nov 5.pdf

TJ0k Tan

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Oct 16, 2013, 3:27:39 PM10/16/13
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Bruce, Brenda and Andrew,
I would like to join you and Brenda on the 2nd of November Houston trip to view the properties together with you all and come back to Calgary as you are.  Bruce, am I going to purchase the flight myself or are you going to book it for me and how about the accommodation?
TauJok


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Jan Hollingsworth

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Hi TauJok,

You need to realize this is an important business trip which requires each individual to be independent, accountable and prepared. You will certainly need to book your own flights, accommodation, budget for meals, car etc. Fyi, Brenda and I are returning Wed 6:15pm US Airways and don’t know at this point what hotel/motels will be booked. It will depend on where our target properties are located.

 

Our goals are quite different as our investment is quite different. If needs coincide, and timing is appropriate, we will try to coordinate our schedule with you but only if it makes sense to do so. To make best use of time you may wish to speak to Andrew about booking a second car, to view properties that you have researched which are in your particular price range, as it is closer to Andrew’s . If four people going, we discussed the need for a second car in the meeting.

 

Excuse the bluntness, but I think you need to ask yourself, based on your limited capital (cash), is this trip a good use of your resources?? Perhaps you should consider on-line purchases first.

Bruce     


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Hi Andrew,
Attached two files sorted according to precinct number.  There is nothing interesting in the Struck off Properties.
 
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Harris - Current Property Tax Resales sorted.xlsx
HARRIS COUNTY Tax Sales sorted 2013-11-05.xlsx

Andrew Ardianto

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Oct 18, 2013, 9:30:28 AM10/18/13
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Thanks TauJok.
I will look into this.

Meanwhile. The Excel Macro is also done.
This will automate excel conversion from www.publicans.com
Download the attachment, 
Open file>Enable macro>Fill Select contry, Sale type, and number>Click begin button>The result will be display on sheet "Result"

I try and I like it. Let me know if there is any issue.



Andrew Ardianto
tax1.xlsm

TJ0k Tan

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Oct 18, 2013, 8:28:49 PM10/18/13
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Andrew,
I like it too as it imports the pictures onto Excel as well.  It is very handy and fast.  The account number column needs to translate to real number.
 
Taujok
 
 


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Thanks TauJok.
I will look into this.

Meanwhile. The Excel Macro is also done.
This will automate excel conversion from http://www.publicans.com/


Andrew Ardianto


And Dustin mentions another website(http://www.foreclosehouston.com/) which in my opinion has the most comprehensive list services available.  We can watch the one minute tutorial @ discuss @ the meeting.


http://www.foreclosehouston.com/FLS/FLSWEB/NewPage3/Taxtour.htm



See you all tonight,

Brenda

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some good new for everyone. I called the county tax office this morning.

- you do NOT need a Tax ID number

- you register on line for a bidders number and when you go to the auction the onnly ID you need is your drivers licence.

 - you only need one Tax Statement Form and That is filled out when you actually buy the TAx Deed and go across the street to register. That form is part of the registration of the deed process ($10 fee for each property being registered) the cost of the Notary is included andt hey have a Notary Officer in their office who will sign at time of property DeeD registration.

- Adjusted Value of property is the market value less any improvemente that may be required and as noted bythe County's adjuster when they viewed the property.

- When the property Ajusted Value is cloe or same as the Minimum bid means there are a lot of taxes owed and thus not much profit will be made. The only people bidding on those properties will probably be the owners wanting their property back.

- paymnets are by cash or certificed cheque ("check" in US terms). you make the checks out to yourself and when you purchase the proerty you indorce to back of the check and issue itr to the Constable for that presinct.

- encumbances drop off after the 6 month redemption period (Homesteaders are 2 years).

- penality for Harris County is 25% - Homesteaders is 25% during and up to the first year and 50% for the second year to end of redemption period.

- to find out if property is homestead - when researching property it will tell you on the Apprasiers web site. Put int he property ID number and it should take you tot he right page.

- number of people coming in to redeem prior to auction, she said very few people show up to redeme but we can check final list the day before at http://www.publicas.com/  a list will be at hte courthouse, just prior to auction.
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Andrew Ardianto

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Oct 18, 2013, 8:52:12 PM10/18/13
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Glad you like it TauJok. 
The account number is like that due to the default excel for mating, but you can format the column into numbers.

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Bruce Yorga

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Oct 19, 2013, 3:29:29 PM10/19/13
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Seams like you have a system that works for you 
Good
My program convertor works but basically does the similar thing
Will let you stick with your template no need to send and complicate things
Have you booked flights? 

Bruce

Andrew Ardianto

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Oct 22, 2013, 11:41:07 AM10/22/13
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Hi Bruce,
I have not booked flight yet.
I am still doing research on the list, which hopefully done today.
Once all filters (criteria) are applied, I will see if it make sense to go.

I spoke to TauJok on several phone conversation after the meeting and she decide she will not go this November as more time is needed for her research.
If I go, it will be just you, Brenda and myself.
I will update you as soon as I am confident with my list.

Andrew Ardianto

Bruce Yorga

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Oct 22, 2013, 12:16:49 PM10/22/13
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Sounds good Andrew 
Will you want to meet to review with Brenda, Jan and myself?

Bruce
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