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Many investors prefer buying REO inventory to auction purchases as the auction process cant require much time and effort with no result.

In an REO situation, the bank will handle eviction of the defaulted prior owner, if necessary, and may do some repairs.

In a REO situation, a bank will typically set the opening bid at a foreclosure auction for at least the outstanding loan amount and, if there are no bidders that are interested, then the bank will legally repossess the property, and as soon as the bank repossess the property, it is listed on their books as REO (Real Estate Owned) and is categorized as an asset (non-performing).

The current REO inventory holds many opportunities to create a monthly cash flow on Southern California rental homes.

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.

If there are no offers on the REO home, you can probably offer less than list price and get your offer accepted. However, if there are more than two offers, you will most likely need to offer above the asking price.

A short sale is a purchase made from the bank at less than the full owed amount. Many investors get discouraged with this process as it can take many months for the bank to accept or not get accepted at all.

Many REOs are secured by an electronic SUPRA box and cannot be accessed by a number code. An investor must have interior access to a home to make a repair estimate.

There are different formulas to determine wholesale, retail and rental REO deals. It is important to have clarity before buying in this unstable market.

HomePath Mortgage Financing is available on Fannie Mae homes and a down payment of 3 percent can be funded by your own savings, a gift; a grant; or a loan from a nonprofit organization, state or local government, or employer.

REO buyers should be aware of the following FHA loan qualification guideline: Credit report should typically have less than two thirty day lates in last two years with a minimum credit score of 580 or higher or no credit score at all.

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.

It is the best time to invest in REO or real estate which will give you a higher return when the market condition steadies or improves.

You should check market prices for homes in your region and calculate the cost and repair time, before deciding that an REO property is a good deal.

Buying an REO property is not a simple and straightforward as some imagine. Banks may verbally accept your offer, while trying to find a better offer.

When looking for the cheapest REOs, an investor should go out and really see the areas and inventory. Usually there is a reason for the low pricing. That does not mean that there are not super deals but the listing agents are pricing according to area, desirability and condition. They are looking to dump the house quick and you don't want a lemon REO.

REO tip..When inspecting an REO look underneath kitchen and bathroom sinks for evidence of water damage and mold. Extensive damage or mold can mean a costly cabinet replacement and/or mold remediation.

Under the rules of foreclosure a bank or lender takes control of a property due to the inability of the borrower to make loan payments. Once the foreclosure has been initiated the bank or loan company legally has the right to sell the property regardless of whether the owners have moved out or not.

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

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