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The time required to purchase an REO is generally much shorter than a short sale as REO's will already have a list price that the bank has agreed to.

Even though you agreed to buy an REO as is always give the bank another opportunity to make repairs or give you a credit after you have completed your inspections because sometimes the bank will re-negotiate to save the transaction instead of putting the property back on the market, but do not take it for granted.

FHA financing is available for REO homes but generally will require the property to be in decent condition.

The purchase and hold of an REO rental property in Southern California real estate market can create some great tax benefits for the investor.

REO listing agents are judged by the banks on their ability to find worthy buyers that can close escrow without hassles. A failed escrow is a negative mark on their record.

Many REO investors are sitting on their hands waiting to see how government legislation will effect REO inventory in the coming months before they make any offers.

Putting and or assignee on a REO purchase contract shows a weak buyer and makes the bank think the buyer isn't sure where their funds are coming from.

It typically takes about 30 days for an REO to be prepared for sale by the REO listing agent. In some cases they must evict the homeowner through the court system.

It is critical that investors not be discouraged by Real Estate agents who speak negatively about creative REO buying. Many times they are just not familiar with the subject.

Savvy investors take care to preselect good neigborhoods, location and configurations that would be desirable for family living when looking for REO cashflow opportunities.

Home Path Renovation Mortgage Financing is special financing on Fannie Mae homes an offers financing to fund both your purchase and light renovation.

FHA will look mostly at the last two years of your credit history of REO buyers. If there are some credit issues, we may be able to overcome them with sufficient explanations and supporting documents of why the issues occurred. Following is some the the reasons FHA will accept: Loss of Job, Job Transfer or Serious Illness.

REO listing agents are typically top producing agents because of the volume of business they conduct.

Buy an REO when the bank finally relents and lowers the price. And don't just wait for this to happen. Make your own luck. Find the right buyer, know when the lender is going to lose patience, and show up with the right offer at the right time.

Usually the Bank won’t accept an offer directly from you. Banks accept offers only from a real estate agent or broker.

When you make a REO purchase offer, the bank will almost certainly respond with an counter-offer. this is just to show their auditors that they had done everything possible to get the best price, so you should always negotiate REO's to get the best price

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...When inspecting an REO, check baseboards for discoloration and other evidence of standing water such as peeling floor tiles.

A common misconception is that foreclosures and REOs are the same. Although they are similar they are in fact different with the REO being the direct result of a foreclosure option sale. An REO is a property that has been foreclosed on and has reverted back to the ownership of the bank or lender.

Once the foreclosure has been initiated the bank or loan company legally has the right to sell the property regardless of whether the owners have moved out or not. The foreclosure auction is different than an REO property.

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