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REO listing agents have some degree of influence over the banks asset manager and like to work with investors who have done there research and due diligence.

If you are considering buying an REO, make sure that the price you pay is comparable to other homes in the neighborhood.

An REO can be financed through a number of methods including cash, hard money, conventional and FHA.

Buying, renting and holding REO properties now will create a number of options for the investor in the years to come.

It is important that REO buyers have a realistic idea of what repairs will cost on the houses they offer on.

When offering on long term cash flow REO's, it is important that investors consider the long term viability of the neighborhood as it relates to local economy, employment and desireability

Look at the last three months of comparable sales for that neighborhood to determine how much this REO is worth. Try to use only those homes that most closely match the REO regarding square footage, number of bedrooms, baths, amenities and condition.

Some REO listing agents are able to convince the bank to put out some money for repairs so they can sell the property for the maximum amount.

An REO investor must take care to properly evaluate the condition of a listing and compare that with the standard of the active, pending and sold comparable homes in the area.

It is important to understand the standard amenities of homes in an area before determining rehab costs on a cash flow rental home.

Fannie Mae does not warrant or guarantee any work that may have been done on an REO property, whether as part of its efforts to sell the home or pursuant to conditions in the purchase contract

You do not have to use Fannie Mae's selected title, settlement, or escrow companies on an REO purchase. You may designate the title, settlement, or escrow company of your choice, subject to the terms of the contract.

The bank does not want to sit on its inventory. Since it did not receive its minimum bid from an investor or home buyer during the foreclosure sale at the courthouse, the bank is likely to price that REO home for less, just to get rid of it.

REO properties have properly changed hands. All liens against the property have been addressed. Back taxes have been paid. And the title is clear. In some cases, the bank may have done necessary repairs already.

Many investors shy away from REO properties or HUD homes because they feel they have less negotiating power or simply lack the capital to make aggressive offers and play along with the rules that REO lenders stipulate.

In a market with so much inventory it is important to select an REO by area, condition and characteristics. This will be a desirable and marketable home when the market recovers.

A turn key REO rental house is one that is ready completely ready for a long term hold buyer to purchase. This house has been pre selected, negotiated, repaired, rented and can provide instant monthly cash flow as well as long term appreciation.

Many REO investors do not realize the large number of homes that have gone back to banks but remain unlisted will eventually hit the market and have an impact on price.

REO Part II: Banks have departments that must maintain these homes, keep the lights on and keep the taxes paid. Banks cannot legally sell real estate directly to the public, so they enlist the services of a real estate broker to list the home for sale. Real estate brokers in turn with the REO manager within the bank to negotiate through an offer.

The REO option offers many more benefits and less stress than the foreclosure auction.

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