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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.

Most foreclosure auctions do not result in bids because, if there was enough equity in the property to satisfy the loan, the owner would have probably sold the property and paid off the bank.

Fannie Mae guidelines allow investors to buy up to 10 investment properties. This is an excellent opportunity to build a portfolio of cash flow REO houses.

The purchase and hold of an REO rental property in Southern California real estate market can create some great tax benefits for the investor.

Currently, many wholesale REO's in Southern California are being tied up under contract within a few days of being listed.

REO investors must develop a method of appraising current market value and after repaired value on the homes they offer on.

When flipping REOs investors must be careful about reselling to people that can't close quickly.

Most successful trustee sale buyers are very experienced and have advanced research techniques. Many investors find the REO market to be a much safer environment.

It is important that REO investors look for water damage and the evidence of mold as the water service may not be on and leaks can not be easily evaluated.

Many California investors who sought monthly cash flow in the last boom market went out of state to slow appreciating markets. Just a few years later there are superb REO buys in Southern California, a market known for sharp periods of appreciation.

HomePath Mortgage Financing is available on Fannie Mae homes and is available to both owner occupiers and investors.

Fannie Mae wants to be sure that prospective REO buyers will be able to complete the sales transaction, including obtaining financing when needed. Pre qualification allows you to see how much house you can afford and the mortgage amount you may be able to qualify for before you make an offer on a home. It also helps you focus on homes in an affordable price range.

If the bank won't budge and you receive an offer rejection, wait another 7 to 30 days and then resubmit your original offer, with the original date crossed off and your new date inserted.

FHA buyers might back away from buying the bank REO if the appraisal calls for conditions. While it is true that FHA appraiser guidelines have relaxed since 2006, foreclosed homes that are older may require too many repairs. Appraisers will note missing bathroom toilets and sinks, peeling paint on pre1978 homes, inoperable or missing kitchen appliances such as a stove.

REO for stands for real estate owned and REO homes are houses which have been subject to foreclosure, but failed to sell at a foreclosure auction.

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.

While you may get outbid on a new piece of REO inventory by a first timer, it can be beneficial to evaluate and track the house. If and when it falls out of escrow, you will be poised to make a quick offer and the bank will be in more of a wholesale mood as time goes along.

REO tip...When comparing recent sales to your subject property, be sure to make adjustments for differences in square footage.

What are the benefits of buying an REO property that has been foreclosed on and what are the reasons they failed to find a buyer?

Because of all the unknowns and requirements with foreclosure auctions many people prefer buying an REO. The REO option offers many more benefits and less stress than the foreclosure auction

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