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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.

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

FHA regulations concerning the condition of a property have changed dramatically over the past three years making it easier for investors to obtain financing on an REO.

Investors who purchased REO's during the down turn of the early 1990's realized huge cashflow and equity gains.

An asset manager is the internal position within an REO department that allots the listings to local agents. They are judged on their ability to find agents that can quickly sell the inventory at the highest price.

A large number of novice investors are making offers on REO properties without understanding their true market value.

The use of weasel clauses in an REO purchase shows a lack of confidence on the buyers part and should be avoided when making REO offers.

Most REOs are vacant without the water or power turned on. It is hard to verify the functionality of plumbing and electrical systems without visual inspection by an expert. This step must be taken when evaluating REO deals.

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.

It is important to have the help of experienced professionals when determining market rents for purpose of cash flow analysis.

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, don't rule yourself out of qualifying for FHA loan to buy a home or refinance your existing mortgage because of credit issues until a mortgage professional has reviewed your credit.

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.

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.

One more disadvantage of Bank Owned homes or REO Properties is you will not know about the past of the property, but this can be reduced by doing some research on property in public records.

The competition and short time on the market before and REO goes pending has many REO buyers feeling discouraged. But many of these escrows will not close and the REO house will be back on the market.

While you may get outbid on a new piece of REO inventory by a first timer, it can be beneficial to evaluate and track the house. If and when it falls out of escrow, you will be poised to make a quick offer and the bank will be in more of a wholesale mood as time goes along.

REO tip..to help project the health of an area, pull the NOD and foreclosure data within a 1 or 2 mile radius. This should help you determine what the area will look like over a to 12 month period. Areas with a high level of foreclosure activity will have a longer road to recovery.

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. In fact, some banks will put a little money into prepping the home for a better sale for them: paint, handyman work, landscaping, etc. Homes are sold without guarantee because the bank has never lived in the home and is selling as-is.

The REO option offers many more benefits and less stress than the foreclosure auction. When a bank takes back a property they then have the property listed as a salable asset on their books. The role of a bank is to maximize the wealth for it's shareholders.

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