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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 the successful bidder on a property at an auction, you receive the property in as is condition, which may include someone still living in the property or other liens against the property.

Investors who are not clear on their exit financing are much slower to decide on their offer numbers and get beat out by more experienced buyers.

Although speculative investing is blamed for many of the current economic problems, knowlegeable investors will ultimately end up being a large part of the the solution and help liquidate the bank owned inventory.

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

Many REO investors rely on the opinions of inexperienced buyers agents to formulate their offers. These agents are often desperate to make a sale and do not understand market value or cash flow analysis.

A copy of a check for one thousand dollars is usually submitted as a deposit with most REO offers. The offer typically states that the check will be placed into escrow within 48 hours of acceptance.

REO vs Short Sale. A home owner in foreclosure may be working on a short sale, loan mod and other options simultaneously to delay their foreclosure sale date. An REO property belongs to the bank and is available for purchase the day it is listed.

Investors wanting to buy and hold section 8 properties must improve the property to comply with section 8 inspection guidelines.

Some of the most successful buy and hold investors repair their properties to high standard and rent at sightly below market. This allows them to find and retain renters who have an interest in keeping and maintaining their houses for a long period of time.

Even if an REO has fresh paint, brand new carpet, new appliances, perhaps even a new roof or siding, it doesn't mean everything in the house is new, or even works.

REO buyers should be aware of the following FHA loan qualification guideline: Two Years of steady employment, preferably with same employer. Remember that these guidelines are subject to change at anytime and you should stay abreast of current loan programs.

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.

A proof of funds letter is frequently used in property short sale and REO purchases to provide explanation that a real estate investor or buyer has the ability to purchase the property they are making an offer on.

HUD does not warrant the condition of its REO properties, but will give you the information it has about the condition of the property you’re interested in. You can use this information in formulating your bid.

The Home Steps REO warranty is available only on single-family HomeSteps homes. The home must be sold as primary residence for at least $25,000 in the 48 contiguous states or Washington, D.C. The warranty and closing cost opportunities are not available on HomeSteps homes sold as investor properties, second homes, or vacation homes.

The large number of investors buying and renting REOs in some areas will certainly cause a sag in market rents. This should be considered when buying an REO to hold.

REO tip..when inspecting an REO take the time to look over the back walls. There can be some surprises such as mobile home park, apartment buildings, or busy street that could have an adverse effect on value.

An REO is a property that has been foreclosed on and has reverted back to the ownership of the bank or lender. 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?

We expect REO activity to spike in the coming months as foreclosure delays and moratoria implemented by various state laws come to an end

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