: Previous owners facing financial hardship often stop routine maintenance long before losing the home.

Buying a foreclosure property can offer significant discounts, but it carries substantial physical, financial, and legal risks that differ from traditional home purchases.

: Angry former owners may intentionally sabotage the property (e.g., pouring concrete down drains or stripping copper wiring). Vacant homes also attract vandals and thieves who strip appliances and HVAC systems.