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.