Book excerpt: Foreclosures are the best place to find a great deal, right? Not so fast! Foreclosures are out there, especially here in California, but what makes an REO (Real Estate Owned A.K.A. Foreclosure Property) a deal? More importantly, what pitfalls should you avoid when purchasing one? Well look no further as we are going to explore the world of Foreclosure Home Buying to get you started, whether you are looking to purchase that first home to start off with or you want to take the leap into real estate investing, this is the place to start.