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by: Dave Saltonstall
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In the current housing market, many people who had previously considered investing in real estate have begun to shy away from the market.
Although it is obvious to the average person that there are still plenty of houses available, many are afraid that prices still have not bottomed out. However, in many regions and cities throughout the country houses never appreciated to astronomical values. In many places housing prices have been relatively flat for around the past ten years.
Investors who know what they are doing are often able to buy foreclosed properties in these areas for pennies on the dollar. In many cases, it was not high prices that drove many of these consumers to foreclosure, but deceptive loan practices. Consumers signed on these loans without reading the full terms and conditions, not realizing that the interest rates were highly variable. The banks who sold these loans are not interested in holding properties until they sell at market rate. Often, they would rather have them auctioned at a low price and count their losses. This is where the advantage can be found for those looking to invest - capitalization on sell and rent back agreements is another key opportunity in this market.
It is possible and quite easy in many cities to find a home that is being auctioned at only about a tenth of its actual value. For example, a house that was sold a few years ago for $150,000 in one city many now be bought on auction for only around $15,000. A home like this often needs only minimal maintenance and yard work to spruce it up, and then it can be resold again for its full value.
Investors who have the means to do so are snapping up these properties all over the country, because it is considered to be relatively low-risk. The home you bought for $15,000 cannot really become worth less than what you paid. Instead, investing in this manner is more about being in the right place at the right time. If you are looking to invest in housing, it is important to do your research. You must be aware of housing auctions in your area and how they are advertised.
As an investor, you must also know how you are going to pay for the foreclosed houses you are bidding on. In this way, you are taking advantage of the lack of foresight among other consumers and the banks that served them in this tough economy.
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