In real estate, if a homeowner suffers from financial problems, which render him unable to meet his monthly mortgage obligations, he is said to be in distress and the home is referred to as a Distressed Property. Based on the stage of foreclosure the property is in, it can be classified as a pre-foreclosure, foreclosure at auction or a bank owned home/repo home.

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Buying distressed homes is simple enough. You only need to determine where in the stage of foreclosure is your entry point and understand what is involved in purchasing these properties. Each stage will require a different approach, so it is also crucial you do your homework even before you search for the perfect distressed property.

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Considering the impressive profit potential offered by distressed properties, it is not surprising buyers are presented with numerous investment opportunities. You will find investing in these distressed homes is quite lucrative. Of course, in order to maximize the said potential, you have to make sure you know and understand what is involved in each of these opportunities.

You can refer to the "Guide in Investing in Distressed Properties" for more information.

When it comes to finding distressed properties, there are actually several ways to do so. You can choose to go the traditional route and search neighborhoods or scan classified ads in newspapers. But there is actually a more efficient and convenient way – the DistressedPropertiesSale.com way.

We offer a large selection of distressed houses for sale, including pre foreclosures, foreclosures at auction and bank owned properties located in all 50 US states. You will have easy access to all relevant information pertaining to these homes with just a few clicks in your computer. Finding the best deal on a distressed property which meets your budget and preferences will always be hassle-free.

You will be pleased to know that despite the many types of distressed properties, all of them promise to be profitable. Your choice will simply have to depend on your resources and needs. Since each type of distressed home offers their own advantages, you have to determine which type you are comfortable of buying and eventually owning.

In general, distressed properties are sold "as is". For this reason, you have to conduct a thorough inspection of the property to see the extent of repair work needed. Hiring a professional inspector is strongly recommended. In few cases, the seller will agree to agree to shoulder the repair cost as long as they are minimal. It is really a matter of knowing exactly what you are buying and negotiating with the seller.

Distressed properties which require extensive repair are usually referred to as Handyman Specials. They are usually sold at very low prices since the buyer will have to spend much on repair and renovation. It is important you know exactly how much it would cost you to have the property fixed up to estimate your potential profit. You can do so by working with an experienced and professional contractor.

These distressed properties – as their name suggest – requires fixing up. Investors consider these properties as the perfect choice for flipping since they can be bought for a fraction of their market values. Obviously, you will have to order a thorough home inspection to determine how much it will cost you to repair the property. Once they have been repaired and renovated, they can be sold for considerable profit, which is why many real estate investors consider them gold mines.

To get you started on your distressed homes investing, you will need to educate yourself about everything there is to know about properties in distress from buying to cashing in on your investment. Of course, you have to understand your success will be greatly dependent on finding the best deals. Luckily for you, you can depend on the foreclosure listings services offered by DistressedPropertiesSale.com.