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How To Buy an REO - Call (888) 319-3789An REO (Real Estate Owned) is a property that goes back to the mortgage company after an unsuccessful foreclosure auction. Many investors use a private hard money lender to finance their cash flow REO purchases. With the currently low interest rates this is an optimum time to finance REO's for long term hold and cash flow. REO listing agents are judged by the banks on their ability to find worthy buyers that can close escrow without hassles. A failed escrow is a negative mark on their record. A large number of novice investors are making offers on REO properties without understanding their true market value. Many novice investors make bad purchases by under estimating the repair costs on REO properties. Many homeowners are very angered by the foreclosure process and cause physical damage to the REO property prior to leaving. Many REO homes have not had water service for a long period of time and will require a complete landscaping job. Many REO properties with low price tags contain surprises in repair costs that can wipe out profit margins.It is important to have a professional opinion of cost for these repairs to ensure a safe purchase. Fannie Mae's HomePath database includes only properties that are owned by Fannie Mae 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. Expect the bank to draw its own REO purchase contract or addendum to your standard purchase contract. Read it thoroughly and ask a real estate lawyer for advice if you do not understand it. Almost any REO Property you look at will have room for improvement. But the more that needs to be done to a home, the less you’re going to have to pay for it. 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 their haste to get the cheapest houses, many investors end up with undesirable REOs that need profit killing repairs. It is good to see a neighborhood at different times of of day. A quiet street at noon can be a war zone at night. This reality will be encountered by your renter and can affect rent amount and vacancy rates. REO inspection tip..when inspecting houses from the outside, look up underneath roof overhangs and check for hornets nests before you lean it to look through the windows. 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. |
