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When a bank takes back a home in foreclosure, it becomes an REO and is assigned to a local agent.

In an REO situation, tha bank will usually negotiate with the IRS for removal of tax liens and pay off any homeowner association dues.

An REO can be financed through a number of methods including cash, hard money, conventional and FHA.

With the current downturn and unemployment challenges many investors are looking to create and replace income with cash flow REO's.

It is important that REO buyers agents be highly available, aggressive and personable in order to develop relationships with REO listing agents.

Most economists agree that this in an unprecedented economic downturn and the REO market will create a huge transfer of wealth and assets.

Investor sshould exercise caution and avoid overestimating the value of an REO property.

REO vs Short Sale. The bank will list its REO property with a real estate agent who is much more likely to understand market value than a banks loss mitigation department in a short sale.

REOs with swimming pools typically have empty or half empty pools that will require repair to the plaster, tile, electrical and pump equipment. This along with a smaller buyer group, increased liability in a hold situation and higher insurance will keep many investors from bidding on pool homes

Discussing cash flow numbers and formulas with you CPA or real estate lawyer is a good idea to fully understand the long term tax implications of a buy, rent and hold REO deal.

HomePathRenovation Mortgage Financing is special financing is available on only Fannie Mae homes you make your primary residence.

There are some credit issues that REO must allow for a certain time to pass before you can qualify for a FHA loan. They are follows: Two years from the date of discharge for a Bankruptcy and Three years from the date of Foreclosure.

Hire a buyer's agent who has experience working with REOs.

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.

If you need a loan get your loan application not only pre-approval or pre-qualified but underwritten also.

When you make a REO purchase offer, the bank will almost certainly respond with an counter-offer. this is just to show their auditors that they had done everything possible to get the best price, so you should always negotiate REO's to get the best price

A turn key REO rental house is one that is ready completely ready for a long term hold buyer to purchase. This house has been pre selected, negotiated, repaired, rented and can provide instant monthly cash flow as well as long term appreciation.

REO tip.....Be sure to have a clear picture of your hold time and what the actual hold cost is. Be sure to include market decline.

Real estate brokers in turn with the REO manager within the bank to negotiate through an offer.

Do a Google search for 'Real Estate Owned' or 'REO'; this will give you a list of websites where you can find bank owned properties.

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