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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.

If you are considering buying an REO, make sure that the price you pay is comparable to other homes in the neighborhood.

An REO can be financed through a number of methods including cash, hard money, conventional and FHA.

With the current downturn and unemployment challenges many investors are looking to create and replace income with cash flow REO's.

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.

It is best that an REO investor understand a smaller slice of territory very well than have a vague understanding of a larger area.

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.

Most REOs are secured by an agent lock box and will require an agent to access the interior.

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

HomePath Mortgage financing is available from a variety of lenders both local and national.

REO buyers should be aware that FHA loans are the easiest type of real estate mortgage loan to qualify for. The FHA guidelines for loan qualification are the most flexible of all mortgage loans that require less than 5% down payment. Remember that these guidelines are subject to change at anytime and you should stay abreast of current loan programs.

Banks negotiate bulk-rate discounts with title and escrow companies. If you elect to use the bank's title escrow company, check the fees those companies will charge you. Generally, fees not paid by the bank but paid by the buyer will be higher because title and escrow often make up those discounts by charging buyers more.

A proof of funds letter is frequently used in property short sale and REO purchases to provide explanation that a real estate investor or buyer has the ability to purchase the property they are making an offer on.

Buying an REO is not the same as buying a home through the normal channels.

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.

It is good to see a neighborhood at different times of of day. A quiet street at noon can be a war zone at night. This reality will be encountered by your renter and can affect rent amount and vacancy rates.

REO tip..when inspecting an REO take the time to look over the back walls. There can be some surprises such as mobile home park, apartment buildings, or busy street that could have an adverse effect on value.

If the house does not sell in the auction, it reverts back to the bank. The lender now has the right to sell the property as an REO (real estate owned), the third and final phase of a foreclosure.

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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