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The financial industry is currently holding tens of thousands of REO properties which when released, will reduce market value even further.

An REO (Real Estate Owned) is a property that goes back to the mortgage company after an unsuccessful foreclosure auction.

Being clear on exit financing allows the REO investor to define their price range and buy the same type of property over and over.

Many investors make the mistake of waiting for the television to tell them that the bottom of the real estate market is here while the REO market is providing cash flow opportunities right now.

The majority of recent closed sales in Southern California are REO wholesale purchases.

When offering on long term cash flow REO's, it is important that investors consider the long term viability of the neighborhood as it relates to local economy, employment and desireability

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.

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.

Usually, when you buy a home, you deal with a seller who lives in the home. Fannie Mae has acquired their properties through foreclosure, deed in lieu of foreclosure, or forfeiture.

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.

The margin can be low in REO's, but the risks are also low. And they take less of your time, if you just keep your ear to the ground for the right combination of events to converge.

Many investors shy away from REO properties or HUD homes because they feel they have less negotiating power or simply lack the capital to make aggressive offers and play along with the rules that REO lenders stipulate.

RealtyTrac released its mid-year 2009 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report Thursday, which shows a total of 1,905,723 foreclosure filings including default notices, auction sale notices, and bank repossessions were reported on 1,528,364 U.S. properties in the first six months of 2009. That figure represents a 9 percent increase from the previous six months and a nearly 15 percent increase from the first six months of 2008.

In a down market loaded with opportunity, investors should focus on having a successful first project not buying the cheapest house. A good first experience will lead to multiple purchases and ultimately wealth when the up cycle occurs.

REO inspection tip..when inspecting houses from the outside, look up underneath roof overhangs and check for hornets nests before you lean it to look through the windows.

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.

Other ways to buy foreclosures are to buy at a public auction or buying bank owned or REO properties. These properties are often priced for less than what is owed on them because the bank does not want to hang on to a bunch of properties.

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