Visited a county tax auction and saw why debt collectors love liens

I went to a county auction last Tuesday in Tucson just to watch. Watched a guy lose his house over a $1,200 sewer lien. The auctioneer sold it in under 3 minutes for $8,500 under market value. I used to think debt collectors were just annoying phone calls, but seeing that property go made me realize how fast unpaid debt can take your actual roof. Has anyone else seen how liens work in your state?

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the_charlie9h ago

It's the quiet trap where a small bill becomes the master lock on your front door.

davis.dakota7h ago

Honestly, that's a really good way to put it.