Real estate investing does not always require tenants, toilets, turnovers, or traditional property ownership.

Tax liens offer a powerful introduction to the world of real estate-backed paper assets — where investors may participate through government-created claims tied to unpaid property taxes, often with the property serving as the underlying asset.

This special REIA NYC session gives members and public observers a strategic peek behind one of our Core + Elite member education rooms: the Tax Lien & Deed Strategy Forum.

Led by Teresa R. Martin, Esq., Founder of REIA NYC, real estate attorney, broker, and investor-agent mentor, together with Natoyah Grinnon, REIA NYC’s in-house Tax Lien Authority and Tax Lien & Deed Strategy Forum facilitator, this session will break down tax liens in clear, practical language for investors, entrepreneurs, and investor-agents who want to understand how paper investing fits into a broader wealth-building strategy.

This is not a hype session.

This is an education-first conversation for people who want to understand how tax liens work, why counties sell them, what investors should know before getting started, and how this strategy may create a lower-barrier entry point into real estate investing without immediately buying physical property.

During This Session, We Will Discuss:

• What tax liens are and how they are connected to unpaid property taxes
• Why tax liens are considered real estate-backed paper assets
• How investors may earn without owning or managing tenants
• Why tax liens may appeal to people who do not want traditional rental property responsibilities
• The difference between tax liens, tax deeds, and property acquisition strategies
• Common beginner mistakes and risk areas to understand before investing
• How tax lien investing fits into REIA NYC’s broader Structure → Capital → Execution model
• Why ongoing education matters before participating in auctions, over-the-counter purchases, or advanced strategies

Who Should Attend:

This session is designed for:

• New and aspiring investors who want to explore real estate-backed paper assets
• Entrepreneurs who want to diversify beyond traditional business income
• Real estate agents who want to become investor-agents and understand alternative investment strategies
• Investors who are curious about earning without becoming landlords
• REIA NYC members who want a refresher before deeper tax lien education
• Public observers who want to experience the REIA NYC approach before joining Core Membership

Why This Matters:

Many people want to invest in real estate, but they do not want the immediate responsibility of buying, managing, repairing, or renting physical property.

Tax liens may offer a different entry point.

They allow investors to study paper-based opportunities connected to real estate, government tax enforcement, redemption rules, and potential acquisition pathways.

But simple does not mean careless.

Tax liens require education, due diligence, discipline, and an understanding of state and county rules. That is why REIA NYC provides ongoing strategy education through our Core + Elite member Tax Lien & Deed Strategy Forum and advanced workshop experiences.

Event Details

Topic: From Fractional to Freedom
Date: Thursday, October 8th, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Eastern
Location: Virtual via Zoom — private link emailed after registration
Admission: Observer Pass $25

Next Step

If this session confirms that tax lien investing is a strategy you want to understand more deeply, your next step is to continue inside REIA NYC Core Membership, where members receive access to the monthly Tax Lien & Deed Strategy Forum.

Participants will also be invited to continue their education through the upcoming 2-Day Tax Lien Workshop in November, designed for those ready to go deeper into the process, risks, research, and practical strategy behind tax lien investing.

Educational Disclaimer

This session is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, securities, financial, brokerage, or investment advice. Tax lien and tax deed laws vary by state, county, and jurisdiction. Before investing, bidding, advising clients, forming entities, pooling funds, or participating in any tax lien, tax deed, note, or creative financing transaction, consult with qualified professionals.