(Fall 2007)

Finding and Investing in Foreclosures (Section 1) MGMT 835.1  (1.8 CEU)

This is a course on how to find and invest in home foreclosures. In this course, the learner will be taken through various stages of the foreclosure process, from introductions to the loan era, to bank ownership, finding foreclosures, what to do to make money in a strong foreclosure market, "gotcha's" to look out for, and the role the Internet has played in the ability for average investors to take part in this marketplace. The course will focus on leveraging as a primary tool for building investment portfolios, finding a starter home or moving up to a bigger or better place to live. Students will be required to purchase a RealtyTrac subscription for assignments. Subscription price is approximately $40. Please refer to course syllabus at the start of class for more information.

Danielle Babb, PhD, MBA, author of "Commissions at Risk," "Real Estate v2.0 ," " Make Money Teaching Online" and "Finding Foreclosures" is a California-licensed real estate professional, investor, entrepreneur and consultant in the field of information technology. Dr. Babb first gained recognition as an IT leader at several Fortune 500 real estate companies, and has recently been interviewed by top-tier media such as MSNBC, "FOX and Friends," "Good Day LA," "Good Day New York," "Smart Money" "Your World with Neil Cavuto," and "The Today Show" where the focus of the interview was strategies and opportunities for online and home-based businesses.