By Gregory S. Stanley, Attorney at Law TWO DIFFERENT ALABAMA TAX-SALE SYSTEMS The most important thing for investors to understand is that Alabama does not have a single tax-sale system -- Depending on the county, an investor may be purchasing a tax lien certificate or buying an actual tax interest in the property that includes a right to possession and rent. Knowing which system a county is using should be the first step in preparing which counties to participate in for the