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Lenders are selling off their Southern California foreclosures at deeply discounted prices making this a profitable time for real estate investors.

Banks do not want to see a lot of proprietary disclosures with REOs; they are exempt from the California Seller’s Transfer Disclosure Statement (TDS-14) and if there are real estate agents involved, either representing you or the bank, those agents are required to provide you their disclosure statements.

REO, or Real Estate Owned, is property that failed to sale at a foreclosure auction and is now owned by a bank.

A number of positive cash flow REO rentals in the Southern California market can create a passive monthly income suitable for ones retirement.

The majority of recent closed sales in Southern California are REO wholesale purchases.

Many novice investors do not consider the quality of the area they are buying in because they are fixated on buying the cheapest house they can find.

It's not unusual for some REO homes in Southern California to receive 15 or 20 offers. Sometimes the bank will throw out all but two offers and then ask the selected buyers to resubmit what is called "Highest and Final" offer.

Sometimes an REO listing agent will offer cash for keys to entice the ex homeowner to leave the REO property.

Depending on how long an REO has been vacant it can need varying levels of repair from minor cosmetics to serious structural issues.

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.

If Fannie Mae knows of any hazards on REO properties they own or market, they disclose this information through their real estate listing agents. However, they may not have been informed by the previous owner of all hazards. They encourage you to have the property inspected by a professional before you buy.

REO buyers should be aware of the following basic FHA loan qualification guideline: Your new mortgage payment should be approximately 30% of your gross (before taxes) income. Remember that these guidelines are subject to change at anytime and you should stay abreast of current loan programs.

Some REO Homes do not qualify for conventional financing. Mortgage underwriters may turn down a loan from an otherwise qualified buyer if the property requires too much work to meet health and safety codes. A conventional buyer's offer with 20% down, however, will typically beat out an offer from a buyer obtaining an FHA loan.

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.

When a Property is sold through a foreclosure auction, do not draw any bidders & does not end in sale goes back to financial institution holding the Property. This type of property is often called as REO property or Bank Owned Homes.

In a market with so much inventory it is important to select an REO by area, condition and characteristics. This will be a desirable and marketable home when the market recovers.

Being a slumlord can be costly in a market where local municipalities are looking to impose maximum fines on landlords to generate income. This should be considered when making an REO purchase for hold and rent.

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.

Buying a bank-owned or REO property may take an equal amount of time and angst, but the property will be vacant and easier to inspect.

REOs aren't for everybody; they have as many problems and issues as other homes, sometimes more. However, in these times, the price you pay can more than offset the cost of restoring the house to its former glory.

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