Frequently asked questions
The questions we hear most from tax lien and tax deed investors — how the data is sourced, what counties we cover, and how the platform's scoring and risk flags actually work.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between a tax lien and a tax deed?
A tax lien is a claim placed on a property when the owner doesn't pay property taxes — investors who buy the lien collect interest until the owner pays it off (or get the property if they don't). A tax deed is the actual sale of the property itself, usually after taxes go unpaid long enough that the county auctions the property outright. LienScout Pro covers both types of sales.
What counties does LienScout Pro cover?
25 counties across 5 states — Florida, Georgia, Texas, Arizona, and California. We focus on the highest-activity tax sale markets in the country. New counties are added based on user demand.
How fresh is the auction data?
Auction data is refreshed based on each county's official publishing schedule — typically daily, in some cases real-time. We pull directly from county portals, so when a county updates its list, we update ours.
Where does your data come from?
All auction and risk data comes from official county sources: the tax collector, assessor, treasurer, clerk, and recorder offices. We cross-reference with Zillow, Realtor, and Redfin for property context, but never treat those as the source of truth.
What hidden risks does LienScout Pro check for?
Code violation liens, municipal assessments, FEMA flood zones (including AE, X, and repeat loss areas), legal road access, landlocked parcels, mortgage and other recorded liens, and other encumbrances that can survive a tax sale and become the new owner's problem.
Do I need experience with tax lien investing to use LienScout Pro?
No. The platform is designed to make risk obvious at a glance, even if you're new. We also include a Research Library with guides to tax lien and tax deed investing in each state we cover.
How much does LienScout Pro cost?
We offer a 14-day free trial with no credit card required. See our pricing page for current plans and full details.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. You can cancel your trial or subscription anytime from your account settings. No cancellation fees.
Do you offer a guarantee?
Yes — we offer a Data Accuracy Guarantee. If we miss a major recorded lien or active code violation on a tax sale property in our covered counties, we'll refund your subscription. Full terms in our Terms of Service.
Do tax liens survive a tax deed sale?
It depends on the state and the type of lien. Some liens (such as IRS liens and certain municipal liens) survive a tax deed sale and become the new owner's responsibility. LienScout Pro flags these so you don't get surprised after you buy. We always recommend a final title check before bidding.
How is LienScout Pro different from other tax lien software?
Most platforms help you find more deals. LienScout Pro is risk-first — we focus on helping you eliminate the deals that look good but would actually cost you money. We trade national breadth for depth: 25 high-activity counties with deep risk enrichment, rather than thin coverage of the 3,000+ counties in the U.S.
Are the numbers on your homepage real?
Yes. The counts on our homepage are live, pulled directly from our database in real time. What you see is what's currently active in our system.