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When a bank takes back a home in foreclosure, it becomes an REO and is assigned to a local agent.

Your offer in an REO situation should include an inspection contingency period that allows you to terminate the sale if the inspections reveal unanticipated damages that the bank will not correct.

Many investors use a private hard money lender to finance their cash flow REO purchases.

Monthly cash flow attained by purchasing and holding REO's can produce a substantial monthly income.

It is best to eliminate most contingencies on offers made on REO purchases.

A good REO purchase must be analyzed buy either current market value or long term cash flow ability. Low list price alone does not mean a great deal.

Look at the last three months of comparable sales for that neighborhood to determine how much this REO is worth. Try to use only those homes that most closely match the REO regarding square footage, number of bedrooms, baths, amenities and condition.

REO vs Short Sale. The bank will list its REO property with a real estate agent who is much more likely to understand market value than a banks loss mitigation department in a short sale.

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.

It is important to be mindful of potential holding costs when calculating monthly cash flow on an REO purchases.

HomePath Mortgage Financing is available on Fannie Mae homes and is available to both owner occupiers and investors.

In addition to your ability to pay for a mortgage on an REO (as indicated by your debts and income), FHA will look at your ability to repay as indicated by your credit report.

Some banks will not sign a counter offer on an REO until all terms are mutually agreed upon between the parties verbally.

FHA buyers might back away from buying the bank REO if the appraisal calls for conditions. While it is true that FHA appraiser guidelines have relaxed since 2006, foreclosed homes that are older may require too many repairs. Appraisers will note missing bathroom toilets and sinks, peeling paint on pre1978 homes, inoperable or missing kitchen appliances such as a stove.

When a Property is sold through a foreclosure auction, do not draw any bidders & does not end in sale goes back to financial institution holding the Property. This type of property is often called as REO property or Bank Owned Homes.

Many REO buyers select an area that they like, drive the streets and collect agent and property details off of the signs. In this regard they are able to touch and feel an area in a way that can't be done over the computer.

Many municipalities are fighting the subprime blight in their communities by levying heavy code enforcement fines at REO buyers.

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.

REOs are a safer method of buying a home than foreclosures and short sales, but you might be paying more than you bargained for and be faced with repairs and replacements. To avoid paying more than you intended, carefully research the area and home prices, as well as possible repair costs to find out if a REO home is right for you.

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