FHA REO How do I?

[Dustin Johns]

Here's the story;

Property went to a county foreclosure in February. Nobody bid so the bank got it back. The mortgage was with Firstar and FHA. I called Firstar to make an offer (I have a cash buyer) and was told too late. Got sent to FHA.

Question is, how do I get to this property before it becomes an REO, if it has not already? Any ideas on a FHA property like this?

Its killing me cause I have my buyer ready and I missed it.... Thanks for any help in advance....