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REO listing agents have some degree of influence over the banks asset manager and like to work with investors who have done there research and due diligence.

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 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 investors choose to use property managements and home warranties on their REO rental homes to minimize their time commitment.

Agents who have REO listings that don't sell will often see the listing expire and have the listing assigned to another agent.

Lenders for incoming home buyers are forcing appraisals downward based on the sales data created by REO home sales, which are often in poor condition and not reflective of market value.

When buying REOs from a lender the investor must submit their offers on standard realtor forms. The banks do not like to see custom investor looking contracts.

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 REOs are secured by an electronic SUPRA box and cannot be accessed by a number code. An investor must have interior access to a home to make a repair estimate.

Many areas are saturated with cash flow REO investor buyers and it should be noted that this condition can cause market rent to drop.

Fannie Mae's HomePath database includes only properties that are owned by Fannie Mae

REO buyers should be aware of the following FHA loan qualification guideline: Credit report should typically have less than two thirty day lates in last two years with a minimum credit score of 580 or higher or no credit score at all.

If the bank won't budge and you receive an offer rejection, wait another 7 to 30 days and then resubmit your original offer, with the original date crossed off and your new date inserted.

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.

One of the best advantages of buying REO properties is most of the REO property is below market value. Another advantage is REO properties is very easy to find, banks have a number of them and will love to sell them.

The REO warranty Home Protect will cover electrical, plumbing, air conditioning and heating systems, as well as ductwork and many major appliances. Freddie Mac will pay for the first two years of the warranty after which buyers will have an option to continue the warranty on their own.

In some communities code enforcement is looking to thin the herd of run down section 8 rentals by imposing heavy fines on their landlord owners. This is something to consider when looking into buying an REO homes as rentals.

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.

A common misconception is that foreclosures and REOs are the same.

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

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