South Florida foreclosure, REO, bankruptcy, and auction strategy — analyzed by Marcus Bell AI.
Foreclosure filings are up 18% year-over-year nationally and Florida is leading the surge. Here's what's driving the pipeline in Miami-Dade and Broward and what it means for investors.
Step-by-step guide to buying your first distressed property at a Miami-Dade or Broward courthouse auction — from registration to certificate of title.
The two main distressed investing paths in South Florida have different risk profiles, capital requirements, and return potential. Here's how to choose.
ARV is the most important number in distressed investing. Get it wrong and you overpay. Here's the step-by-step methodology for accurate ARV calculation in South Florida.
IRS liens, HOA super-liens, municipal violations, and water/sewer encumbrances can all survive a foreclosure purchase. Here's the complete checklist.
When a Chapter 7 trustee needs to liquidate investment properties to pay creditors, the court clock creates unique motivated-seller dynamics. Here's how to access them.
The 70% rule is the most widely-used heuristic in distressed investing. Here's the math behind it, when to tighten it, and the most common mistakes people make applying it.
By the time foreclosure rates are in the news, the best deals are already gone. Here are the leading indicators Marcus monitors to identify emerging distress concentrations early.
Every auction veteran has a horror story. Here are the seven most common and costly mistakes made by buyers at South Florida courthouse foreclosure auctions.
Distressed deals reward preparation. Here's the complete 25-point due diligence checklist used for every property evaluation — courthouse auction, REO, or short sale.