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Lenders are selling off their Southern California foreclosures at deeply discounted prices making this a profitable time for real estate investors.
If you are the successful bidder on a property at an auction, you receive the property in as is condition, which may include someone still living in the property or other liens against the property.
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 factors are often overlooked by investors when calculating positive cash flow on an REO rental property such as repairs, maintenance, taxes, insurance, municipal fees, vacancy and a host of other potential fees and costs.
Unlike a traditional purchase an REO buy is as is and the seller will require many disclosures to be signed that absolve them of liability. the buyer must exercise great care in analyzing their purchase.
A good REO purchase must be analyzed buy either current market value or long term cash flow ability. Low list price alone does not mean a great deal.
Most REO agents work for one or two banks. Some listing agents are exclusive listing agents for REOs, and they do not list any other type of property. Since REO agents deal in volume, they typically apply the same pricing principles to all their REO listings.
It is common to see holes beat into the drywall of REO homes.
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.
When calculating monthly cash flow be sure to include tax, insurance, management, municipal fees and vacancy costs.
HomePath Mortgage Financing is available on Fannie Mae homes and the benefits may include low down payment and flexible mortgage terms fixed-rate, adjustable-rate, or interest-only.
A loan prequalification for an REO purchase doesn't mean your loan is approved. You must apply for a loan separately, after you are prequalified and your purchase offer is accepted.
Many banks are moving away from paying typical closing costs for the buyer on REO. Some fees such as transfer taxes, county and state fees, are borne by the buyer and not the bank. Banks do not often pay for pest reports, repairs or home warranty plans.
REO properties have properly changed hands. All liens against the property have been addressed. Back taxes have been paid. And the title is clear. In some cases, the bank may have done necessary repairs already.
An REO can be a good opportunity to get a property below market value, with a clear title and free possession.
The bank will not do or pay for any repairs on REO's in many cases. You will be buying the REO property as is. Make sure your offer includes an inspection contingency that allows you to withdraw if the inspections reveal significant problems.
An REO hold buyer should be familiar with the local municipality and their code enforcement policies.
Many cities are hurting for money and have taken aim and bank and investor owned REO properties to generate revenue.
REO: this is an acronym for Real Estate Owned, and this used to be called the bank department that managed the properties the bank had reacquired through a foreclosure process at the court house steps.
Under the rules of foreclosure a bank or lender takes control of a property due to the inability of the borrower to make loan payments. 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.
REOs are properties that the lender has failed to sell at auction. At this point, since the home has gone back to the lender, the mortgage no longer exists.
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