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Ravalli County, Montana Homes For Sale. Find a Wholesale Bank-Owned REO in Ravalli County, Montana, MT:
Featured Topic: REOREO agents need to submit an offer along with a buyer package that may include deposit and proof of funds to the bank. In an REO situation, tha bank will usually negotiate with the IRS for removal of tax liens and pay off any homeowner association dues. Cash is preferred by the banks on REO offers because the escrow period is shorter. The bank will want to see proof of funds submitted with the offer. Many of Americas millionaires attained financial freedom by collecting cash flow properties and REO's are currently our most abundant source of wholesale deals. The majority of recent closed sales in Southern California are REO wholesale purchases. Many REO investors rely on the opinions of inexperienced buyers agents to formulate their offers. These agents are often desperate to make a sale and do not understand market value or cash flow analysis. Putting and or assignee on a REO purchase contract shows a weak buyer and makes the bank think the buyer isn't sure where their funds are coming from. Many homeowners are very angered by the foreclosure process and cause physical damage to the REO property prior to leaving. It is important that REO investors look for water damage and the evidence of mold as the water service may not be on and leaks can not be easily evaluated. Budgeting for monthly maintenance issues such as gardening, is important in calculating cash flow on an REO as certain items must be maintained by the owner. Fannie Mae does not warrant or guarantee any work that may have been done on an REO property, whether as part of its efforts to sell the home or pursuant to conditions in the purchase contract 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. 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. Buyers with all cash are REO lenders' favorite purchasers. A list-price all-cash offer will beat out a conventional offer, even if the conventional offer is above list price. If the listing's conditions state "cash buyers only," it is unlikely the bank will consider an offer from any buyer who is relying on financing. If you need a loan get your loan application not only pre-approval or pre-qualified but underwritten also. The Home Steps REO warranty is available only on single-family HomeSteps homes. The home must be sold as primary residence for at least $25,000 in the 48 contiguous states or Washington, D.C. The warranty and closing cost opportunities are not available on HomeSteps homes sold as investor properties, second homes, or vacation homes. When buying an REO as a hold property it is important to consider repairs, vacancy rates, maintenance cost, management cost, rent decline as well as bigger market and demographic indicators. REO tip...When comparing recent sales to your subject property, be sure to make adjustments for differences in square footage. Short Sale versus REO: Big difference! If you make an offer on a home that is potentially a short sale, you will work with the seller and the bank, with the bank (or banks) being ultimately the decision maker on your deal. Because of all the unknowns and requirements with foreclosure auctions many people prefer buying an REO. The REO option offers many more benefits and less stress than the foreclosure auction |
