Bank Owned Properties (REO) - The Best Kept Secrets About Foreclosures

Foreclosures are everywhere, in all neighborhoods,However, the cream of the crop goes quickly; submit
sitting, waiting, vacant, and when these foreclosuresyour contract immediately because there are not any
officially hit the market, the best will be gone beforesecond chances.
sundown. They are the REO, also known as Bank3. Clear & Clean Title:
Owned property; and they are the investor's goldenThe foreclosure process eliminates all liens, judgments,
dream.association dues, and taxes. It reduces the risk of any
The large amount of foreclosures in today's markettitle problems and produces an easy transfer of
has created opportunities that have never existedownership.
before in real estate. These Bank Owned properties4. Vacant & Ready to Go:
(REO) offer many financial advantages while loweringThe property will always be vacant; the previous
the risk associated with the purchase of a foreclosedowners have moved out or the tenants have been
property.evicted. The property is immediately ready for rehab,
1. Instant Equity:rent, sale, or home ownership.
Almost all foreclosed properties are offered below5. Timely Manner:
retail value which creates instant equity and instant netPlenty of time can be given for the investor to
worth for the investor. The equity makes obtaining acomplete inspections, funding, and closing, however,
loan easier because the loan to value ratio is verymost closing dates are within 30days from
attractive for both conventional and hard moneyacceptance of the contract.
financing.6. Easily Submit an Offer:
2. Large Inventory:95% of Bank owned properties (REO) are listed with
Not only is there a surplus of Bank Owned (REO)a Realtor and are on the easily searchable Multiple
listings in Florida but across the U.S. All markets areListing Service (MLS). By contacting the Realtor, the
experiencing a high volume of foreclosures; in returninvestor gains the guidance of a licensed professional.
this is creating a surplus of Bank Owned propertiesAnd the best part of all is; the Bank pays the Realtor's
(REO) in every city and many choices for the buyer.commission!