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REO's are non performing assets that burden the books of banks as they are not set up to handle real estate.

Foreclosure sales begin with a minimum bid that includes the loan balance, any accrued interest, plus attorney's fees and any costs association with the foreclosure process.

REO properties in poor condition will generally require an all cash offer and be sold as is. The banks will seek to limit their liability in these situations.

Investors who purchased REO's during the down turn of the early 1990's realized huge cashflow and equity gains.

Many novice investors make offers that get accepted by the bank but they rescind their offer when they realize that they did not do enough homework on the property and major repairs are needed.

A large number of novice investors are making offers on REO properties without understanding their true market value.

Sometimes banks will pay for repairs on REOs, but typically will not agree to do so at the offer stage. If there are problems found during a home inspection, renegotiate after your offer has been accepted.

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.

Many experienced investors make their inspection of an REO by looking through the windows and budgeting for the rooms they cannot see. This is not the most desirable method but will suffice when interior access is not possible.

Many factors must be taken into account when determining market rent in a declining economy.

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

FHA would typically require that any outstanding collection accounts, judgments, charge offs be paid off in full before closing your loan but not necessarily before approving your loan on an REO.

To attract buyer's agents, many banks offer a larger percentage of the commission to the buyer's agent while discounting the REO listing agent's commission.

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.

The bank wants to recover as much money as they can on an REO, and will try to sell close to market value in many cases.

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.

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.

The current REO market in southern California has shown a recent drop in inventory and that has created a price increase.

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.

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.

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