The mechanism of foreclosure is put in place at the moment of financing. It is ready to be activated as soon as there is payment default. In the event of default, the beneficiary is entitled to exercise, through the deed of trust, the payment of his principal plus interest. In other words, the beneficiary (lender) will ask the trustee to foreclose the grantor (homeowner) in order to use the collateral (property) for making the loan perform (get paid). When this happens, the following events, timeframes and effects take place. continue
I'm sure you've heard that investing in foreclosures is a great way to make money. If you've watched the popular TV show 'Flip This House' you might have the impression that there are a lot of people who have made their wealth by foreclosure investments. If you are interested in foreclosure investing you need to know how it all works.
What's foreclosure investing all about? Basically, you purchase a foreclosed property from the bank. The goal is to 'buy low and sell high'. In other, the goal is to buy a foreclosure at a low price, fix up the property, and then sell it at a higher price.
Believe it or not, it is easy to lose a lot of money investing in foreclosures unless you know what you are doing. So, the first thing you need to do is to research and do your homework! The best way to learn about foreclosure investing is to go online and read as much as you can. You can also team up with a guru who experience in foreclosure investing. There are a lot of forums and online communities that can provide you with the information you need to succeed.