Bargains for the brave - Jun. 1, 2004

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Bargains for the brave

One way to invest in real estate is buying seized properties. But it may not be the safe way to go.
June 1, 2004: 1:07 PM EDT
By Joan Caplin, MONEY Magazine

NEW YORK (MONEY Magazine) - Buying houses that have been seized by lenders is a popular way to invest in real estate. It can be profitable -- but it's not easy.

Between foreclosures, auctions and REOs, there's a lot to learn.

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