Finding REO properties

[Kane Griffin]

Hello all, 

I am looking to purchase a home in the south Houston region- Pearland, Pasadena, League city, Friendswood, and surrounding areas. I would like to purchase a home that needs a good amount of work and buy it well below market value. I am a contractor so i do prefer distressed properties that i can build equity in. Ultimately I am looking for a real estate agent/broker that can help me on this search. I am looking to build a long term relationship with an agent that specializes in these type of properties. Also any advise on how you guys find Pre-Foreclosures and bank owned REO's will help me alot.