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How do cash home buyers make money?

Short answer

By buying below market value, fixing and reselling, renting, or selling the contract to another buyer.

Rules differ by state. This is general information, not legal or professional advice.

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Official sources

FTC consumer advice: mortgage relief and foreclosure rescue scamsconsumer.ftc.gov
HUD: find a housing counselorhud.gov
CFPB: help for homeownersconsumerfinance.gov