How to Buy Real Estate at Foreclosure Auctions: A Step-By-Step Guide to Making Money Buying, Rehabbing and Selling Property from Sheriff Sales and Tru

Real estate foreclosures are rising to record levels and the time to buy is NOW. Anyone can buy foreclosed real estate and make money at it - but only if you know how, and that is what this book shows you. Written in a straightforward manner, with a conversational and friendly tone, the author is right there with you-every step of the way. Through 21 information-packed chapters, you are taken, step by step, on a comprehensive and methodical journey in which every aspect of the process is covered in clear, practical detail. From dispelling myths about foreclosures to the moment of selling the rehabbed property, you will learn the value of assembling your team and doing your research first, as well as the more pragmatic information required about the actual bidding, finances, taxes, paperwork involved, and the ins and outs of the renovation process. The book is illustrated with numerous examples of documents the reader will encounter during the foreclosure process. As an added bonus, reference lists containing foreclosure types, redemption rights, tax lien status, foreclosure timelines and procedures, and listings of real estate investment groups for all fifty states have been included. Plus: sample sheriff sale rules from selected counties and a complete property inspection and repair checklist. From beginning to end, this book is a valuable source of information for the first time foreclosure buyer, whether your plans are to flip, rent, or reside in the property.