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Louisa County, Iowa Homes For Sale. Find a Wholesale Bank-Owned REO in Louisa County, Iowa, IA:
Featured Topic: REOThe prices on current REO inventory are well below building cost and make incredible buy and rent opportunities. Foreclosure sales begin with a minimum bid that includes the loan balance, any accrued interest, plus attorney's fees and any costs association with the foreclosure process. 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 last downturn in the real estate market created many millionaires who were able to buy and hold cash flow positive REO properties. REO buyers must prove themselves to be dependable and trustworthy to REO listing agents to gain an inside advantage and develop a long term business relationship. Buying cheap cash flow REO's in bad areas will mean lower rents, higher tenant turn over and increased property management hassles for the hold investor. 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 investor who has a short sale agreement with home owner has no competition but must convince the bank of the homes value. An REO investor must compete with other buyers who may have different perceptions of the properties worth. A novice agent who is eager to succeed can be trained by a savvy investor to work in the REO market. 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 sells each REO property as is, which means that the buyer accepts the property "as is." Fannie Mae is not responsible for fixing any problems after settlement. REO buyers should be aware of the following FHA loan qualification guideline: Bankruptcy's must be at least two years old, with perfect credit since discharge. Remember that these guidelines are subject to change at anytime and you should stay abreast of current loan programs. REO listing agents are typically top producing agents because of the volume of business they conduct. A cash REO buyer does not need 30 or 45 days to close if the buyer is not obtaining a loan. Once the home inspection and other contingencies have been satisfied or released, closing can take place in as little as 3 to 7 days, providing the buyer is willing to sign a lead-based paint waiver. One of the best advantages of buying REO properties is most of the REO property is below market value. Another advantage is REO properties is very easy to find, banks have a number of them and will love to sell them. Many REO buyers select an area that they like, drive the streets and collect agent and property details off of the signs. In this regard they are able to touch and feel an area in a way that can't be done over the computer. Many REO experts are involved in wholesaling their REO homes. They will pass along a deal they found in as is condition to another buyer for a nominal fee. REO tip....Take note of the condition of the top sold comps in your area and try to estimate your repairs to the market standard. Over repairing can eat away at profits and under repairing can take your property out of consideration for top buyers. There are three phases of a foreclosure; pre-foreclosure/short sale, auction, and REO (real estate owned) Other ways to buy foreclosures are to buy at a public auction or buying bank owned or REO properties. These properties are often priced for less than what is owed on them because the bank does not want to hang on to a bunch of properties. |
