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Buying Owner Occupant HUD homes as a Investor/Flipper

Greg P.
  • Los Angeles, CA
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Hello, I came across something concerning. I've done some research and noticed a rehabber buying homes on HUD as a owner occupant but then a couple months later, flipping it to a end buyer. I'm not a tattle tale, but why can't people play by the rules? It seems like this business pushes people to the limits morally because of money and/or greed. I understand, but why? I'm not going to say anything to this guy or anyone else, but people shouldn't be doing this. On a side note, sometimes REO agents bring me deals before they hit the MLS, and I have a feeling it may not be morally right, so should I still buy them? Tough decisions..

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Jon Holdman#3 Real Estate Deal Analysis & Advice Contributor
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Jon Holdman#3 Real Estate Deal Analysis & Advice Contributor
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If you have evidence this is happening, call your HUD office and report it. http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/localoffices. They will be interested. This business is hard enough without having to compete with criminals.

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