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The prices on current REO inventory are well below building cost and make incredible buy and rent opportunities.

Once you make an offer to purchase a REO, banks generally present a counter-offer that may be at a higher price than you expect, but they have to demonstrate to investors, shareholders and auditors that they attempted to get the highest price possible and you should definitely plan to counter the counter-offer.

Fannie Mae guidelines allow investors to buy up to 10 investment properties. This is an excellent opportunity to build a portfolio of cash flow REO houses.

The current REO inventory holds many opportunities to create a monthly cash flow on Southern California rental homes.

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

When offering on long term cash flow REO's, it is important that investors consider the long term viability of the neighborhood as it relates to local economy, employment and desireability

Making an offer subject to a partners inspection, lenders approval of financing, contractors estimate of repairs or any other clause meant to provide you with an exit can cost you the deal.

Because they are vacant, many REO homes get vandalized and sustain damage.

Many REO investors use a mix of handy men and general contractor to complete their repair jobs.

Many investors make the mistake of guesstimating market rents when trying to determine monthly cashflow on an REO purchase.

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

REO buyers should be aware that FHA loans are the easiest type of real estate mortgage loan to qualify for. The FHA guidelines for loan qualification are the most flexible of all mortgage loans that require less than 5% down payment. Remember that these guidelines are subject to change at anytime and you should stay abreast of current loan programs.

The bank may ask for you to submit a loan application so it can prequalify you for an REO, however, you are not obligated to obtain your loan from that bank.

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development's REO properties are a result of FHA paying a claim to a lending institution on a foreclosed property which was financed with FHA Insured Mortgage and the lender transferring ownership of the property to HUD.

Many investors shy away from REO properties or HUD homes because they feel they have less negotiating power or simply lack the capital to make aggressive offers and play along with the rules that REO lenders stipulate.

The REO warranty Home Protect will cover electrical, plumbing, air conditioning and heating systems, as well as ductwork and many major appliances. Freddie Mac will pay for the first two years of the warranty after which buyers will have an option to continue the warranty on their own.

In search of a rental portfolio in a down market, many savvy buyers will enlist he services of and REO expert who knows the area, listing agents and inventory well. That way they can make multiple purchases and pick up the right inventory. The REO expert will be compensated with a wholesaling fee.

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.

An REO is the simplest way to purchase property.

There are some downsides to REOs. While REOs are sometimes touted as real bargains, the lenders know very well what they're worth and will drive a hard bargain to ensure they are getting as much money as possible from the sale.

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