Stop Foreclosure Sale
By Jayme Hanson
There are many ways to get started in real estate investing. The popular method right now to stop foreclosure sales is for investors to invest in foreclosures. Investing in foreclosures allows you to buy quality properties for pennies on the dollar. With the recent real estate crisis, there are many on the market to choose from.

If you are going to invest in you will need a plan and will want to stay focused on your goal. Without some type of plan, you will get side tracked by every "really great" deal you come across. List what you want to accomplish and how you are going to achieve the goals you've established.

The first thing you'll need to decide before you start investing in foreclosures, is decide what you are going to do with the property. Are you going to refurbish it, and resell it or are you going to keep the property and use it as a rental. When you know if you want resell or keep the property when you're buying it then you know what types of properties to look at.

Your plan will include what types of houses or properties in which you are going to invest. It should also include whether you are going to help stop foreclosure sale, purchase at auction or pre-foreclosure. You will also need to decide if you want to invest in commercial real estate or single family homes. Single family and multi-family homes are great for someone interested in being a landlord.  If you don't want to be a landlord then don't buy properties with the intention of renting them out.

Research the market in the

Con man could get life under Calif. 3-strikes law - Seattle Times: Business & Technology
A man accused of bilking elderly South Los Angeles residents out of their homes in a foreclosure scam is facing a potential life sentence in a rare use of California's three-strikes law for a white-collar crime.
Foreclosures can make you sick, report says - SFGate: Top Stories
Foreclosures can make you sick, report says
Foreclosures Pose Potential Trouble on Election Day - NYT: Home Page
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Banks to allow local groups to buy foreclosures - Seattle Times: Business &amp; Technology
Major banks are agreeing to give local governments and nonprofit groups the ability to buy foreclosed homes before they are sold to private investors.
Homeowners feel stress of life 'underwater' - MSNBC
A broad swath of homeowners ? those not headed for the worst-case scenario of foreclosure ? are nonetheless grappling with the impact of lost home equity. ...
Lehman, Wachovia CEOs coming before panel - Seattle Times: Top stories
An inquiry panel is hearing from former CEOs of two big banks that succumbed to the financial crisis, Lehman Brothers and Wachovia Corp., as it delves into the "too big too fail" predicament and potential systemwide risk from financial institutions.
Spokane Catholics may have to sell churches to pay clergy-abuse settlements - Seattle Times: Local
The Catholic Diocese of Spokane is broaching a consequence of its bankruptcy once thought out of the question ? the sale of churches to ...
SEC says it lacked authority to charge Moody's - Seattle Times: Business &amp; Technology
The Securities and Exchange Commission has declined to seek fraud charges against Moody's Investors Services over its ratings of risky investments that led to the financial crisis.
Manny era in Los Angeles comes to a close quietly - Seattle Times: Top stories
Manny Ramirez captivated Los Angeles when he arrived two years ago, lifting the Dodgers into the playoffs and beguiling the fans with his dreadlocks, his smile and his big swing.
NYC House race boils down to Wall Street visions - Seattle Times: Nation &amp; World
It's an audacious gamble, even with anti-establishment fever running high: a former hedge fund lawyer trying to unseat a nine-term congresswoman popular in her district.
Foreclosures hit Brooklyn Park especially hard - Minnesota Public Radio: News
In the north metro suburb of Brooklyn Park, the foreclosure crisis has hit both older neighborhoods and newer developments. As the problems have rippled out from the urban core, Brooklyn Park, with more than 70,000 people, has suffered one of the highest foreclosure rates in the metro.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MPR_NewsFeatures/~4/y5uqr1-izok" height="1" width="1"/>
Authorities work to save man trapped in Rice County grain bin - Star Tribune: Local
In the north metro suburb of Brooklyn Park, the foreclosure crisis has hit both older neighborhoods and newer developments. As the problems have rippled out from the urban core, Brooklyn Park, with more than 70,000 people, has suffered one of the highest foreclosure rates in the metro.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MPR_NewsFeatures/~4/y5uqr1-izok" height="1" width="1"/>
Chicago area home sales plunge in July - Chicago Tribune: Popular
Chicago area home sales plunge in July
In weak housing market, can sellers stand out? - MSNBC
Msnbc.com asked real estate agents in several markets for five tips to sell your home in a sluggish market. ...
Between a lock and a hard place - Chicago Tribune: Popular
Between a lock and a hard place
Attorney: Bank owns Steamboat duplexes - Steamboat Pilot
An attorney representing the former owners of two downtown duplexes say the buildings are owned by Bank of America and have been since the foreclosure that preceded an Aug. 14 fire that gutted one of the buildings and displaced 18 tenants.
Immigration, foreclosure questions follow fire at Steamboat duplex - Steamboat Pilot
The Aug. 14 fire at a duplex in downtown Steamboat Springs embodies several of the largest issues facing the county and country today. Foreclosure, financial struggles, the economic recession, immigration, housing and em­­ploy­ment all are wrapped up in the still-unfolding aftermath of the fire that gutted three units at Fourth and Oak streets.
Home values down, but tax bills rise - Boston Globe: Massachusetts
Home values down, but tax bills rise
Many using 401(k)s as a safety net - Boston Globe: Business
Many using 401(k)s as a safety net
In the Region | Connecticut: A Rental Rebound in Fairfield County - NY Times: Real Estate
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Routt County adopts mileage fees - Steamboat Pilot
The Routt County Board of Commissioners agreed this month to adopt a new zone system to assess mileage fees when sheriff?s deputies are used to serve civil process papers, including eviction notices, demands for payment and foreclosure notices on residents across the county.
Trustees Sue to Block Stuyvesant Foreclosure - Wall St. Journal: US Business
The banks that oversee the first mortgage on Manhattan's Peter Cooper Village and Stuyvesant Town apartment complex sued to block hedge-fund chief William Ackman from foreclosing on the property.
Underwater options? Stay or go - Star Tribune: Local
Homeowners who owe more on their mortgages than their homes are worth have stark choices. The results can cascade through the community and the economy, affecting us all.
Home sales slump in July - LA Times: Most Emailed
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area that you want to invest in.  Research the neighborhood prior to any purchase and only buy like type of homes for that neighborhood.  Don't buy the biggest or the smallest home in the area because it will take longer to recoup your initial investment.

Cash flow is also an important part of your plan. Usually when you are investing in real estate you will want to generate cash flow as soon as possible. When you are investing in real estate, the lenders will be examining the property values, the market and your credit risk. A good, solid business plan can sometimes be more persuasive than just walking in and asking for a loan.

Put together a team to help you invest in foreclosures. The first member of your team should be a qualified real estate agent. This is the person who can tell you the market trends for the neighborhood. You will also want an inspector or contractor who can tell you what types of repair the property needs. A good working relationship with a lender will help stop a foreclosure sale and provide you with a nice property.