real estate short sale, foreclosures and short salesWith every investment there are risks. Real estate short sale opportunities are out there for smart investors but it is not like every home that has been shorted to the bank will be sold to a lucky buyer who is cashing in on the lenders problems. Dealing with foreclosures and short sales is a lengthy process that will give you headaches.  

If I had to hazard a guess about where the most attractive real estate short sale opportunities are it would be with the small, third party lenders who have had to take a small loss on a defaulted property. Larger lenders such as banks have much more available cash meaning they can sit on a property until the deal fits their requirements.

Look for real estate short sale opportunities through investors that have more homes for sale then they can handle. You want to purchase a home from a person that does not owe much money on the value. Understanding buying property short does not have to be through an investor or lender. Buying short means paying less then market value.