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In general REO contracts are not assignable so the investor must have a means to fund the transaction.

Most foreclosure auctions do not result in bids because, if there was enough equity in the property to satisfy the loan, the owner would have probably sold the property and paid off the bank.

Many times homeowners get in over their heads when it comes to purchasing a new home. If they have taken out a loan from the bank and are unable to make their payments their home will be turned over to the bank. From there the bank will place the property on the market for auction or sell. These types of properties immediately become REO Properties and are generally a steal to catch.

Many factors are often overlooked by investors when calculating positive cash flow on an REO rental property such as repairs, maintenance, taxes, insurance, municipal fees, vacancy and a host of other potential fees and costs.

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.

Most REO agents work for one or two banks. Some listing agents are exclusive listing agents for REOs, and they do not list any other type of property. Since REO agents deal in volume, they typically apply the same pricing principles to all their REO listings.

REO VS SHORT SALE. A investor who has a short sale agreement with home owner has no competition but must convince the bank of the homes value. An REO investor must compete with other buyers who may have different perceptions of the properties worth.

Investors wanting to buy and hold section 8 properties must improve the property to comply with section 8 inspection guidelines.

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

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.

Fannie Mae depends on the expertise of local real estate sales professionals and accepts offers only through their real estate listing agents. You may work with any real estate sales professional to submit an offer to the real estate agent who has listed the REO property.

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

A cash REO buyer does not need 30 or 45 days to close if the buyer is not obtaining a loan. Once the home inspection and other contingencies have been satisfied or released, closing can take place in as little as 3 to 7 days, providing the buyer is willing to sign a lead-based paint waiver.

Buying an REO is not the same as buying a home through the normal channels.

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.

Many REO experts are involved in wholesaling their REO homes. They will pass along a deal they found in as is condition to another buyer for a nominal 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.

REO Part II: Banks have departments that must maintain these homes, keep the lights on and keep the taxes paid. Banks cannot legally sell real estate directly to the public, so they enlist the services of a real estate broker to list the home for sale. Real estate brokers in turn with the REO manager within the bank to negotiate through an offer.

If you've been looking at foreclosures but are unsure whether you want to risk your money on a property you can't inspect or know what might be hidden behind the low price, you might want to consider a real estate owned property. Real estate owned (REO) properties can be a better option for people who want to have all the information before deciding to buy.

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