Santa Maria Real Estate Update: Can Investors Purchase Short Sales?
Yes, investors can purchase short sales. There are pitfalls though, such as if the property has a notice of default filed on it. In that case, specific disclaimers MUST be provided to the seller. California law seeks to protect sellers from unscrupulous equity strippers, and as ironic as it may sound, those disclaimers still apply when the property is a short sale. So, even though there is no equity, investors much make sure sellers are aware of their rights.
