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Lucas County, Ohio Homes For Sale. Find a Wholesale Bank-Owned REO in Lucas County, Ohio, OH:Featured Topic: REOMany REO auction companies accept bids during the auction process only to reject it later on causing much frustration among auction bidders. Before making an offer on a REO, have your agent contact the the listing agent and ask the following questions: (1) Are there any inspection reports, (2) What work has the bank agreed to, (3) Is there a special "as is" form, (4) How long does it take the bank to accept an offer, and (5) How does your agent deliver the offer? Many investors use a private hard money lender to finance their cash flow REO purchases. 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. Agents who have REO listings that don't sell will often see the listing expire and have the listing assigned to another agent. It is important when buying cash flow REO's to take the point of view of the end user buyer or renter to end up with a home that has long term desirability. 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. Due to high opening bid prices most homes do not sell at the trustee sale and go back to the banks, becoming REOs. Many REO homes have not had water service for a long period of time and will require a complete landscaping job. Many REO properties with low price tags contain surprises in repair costs that can wipe out profit margins.It is important to have a professional opinion of cost for these repairs to ensure a safe purchase. 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 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. Banks negotiate bulk-rate discounts with title and escrow companies. If you elect to use the bank's title escrow company, check the fees those companies will charge you. Generally, fees not paid by the bank but paid by the buyer will be higher because title and escrow often make up those discounts by charging buyers more. A proof of funds letter is frequently used in property short sale and REO purchases to provide explanation that a real estate investor or buyer has the ability to purchase the property they are making an offer on. REO properties have some disadvantages too like, not all of are in good condition in some cases you may need to call gas, water & electric companies to get them turned on & also you will have to pay for all repairs. Many REO investors are doing their work by desktop, that is, on the computer and never really get out into the field. This is a sure way to make mistakes that will hurt later. 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...When comparing recent sales to your subject property, be sure to make adjustments for differences in square footage. There are three phases of a foreclosure; pre-foreclosure/short sale, auction, and REO (real estate owned) 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. |
