How to Find Deeply Discounted Foreclosure Deals Most Investors Miss

Learn how Ohio investors can find and buy off-market properties even after they sell at foreclosure auction.

Thursday, September 3, 2026

Doors open: 5:30 PM

Training and networking: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Location: Ohio Brewing Company

Food and drinks are included with registration.

Most investors assume that once a house sells at foreclosure auction, the deal is gone.

They stop following up, move on to the next lead and miss one of the most overlooked opportunities in the foreclosure process.

Because Ohio is a judicial foreclosure state, there may still be an opportunity to purchase a property after the auction takes place and before the sale is officially confirmed by the court.

This process is called redemption.

Most investors do not understand how it works, what documents are needed, how quickly they need to move or who needs to be involved to complete the transaction.

That is exactly why these opportunities can come with less competition.

At the September Columbus Investors Club meetup, we are breaking down this niche strategy step by step so you can understand where these deals come from, how the process works and what you need to look for before pursuing one.

You do not need to be an experienced investor to attend.

We will explain the process in a way that makes sense whether you are brand new, actively wholesaling, flipping houses, working as an agent or simply looking to better understand off-market real estate.

• Why most investors miss foreclosure deals after the auction

• How Ohio’s judicial foreclosure and court confirmation process works

• How a homeowner may still be able to redeem the property after it sells at auction

• How an investor may be able to purchase the property during that window

• Where these off-market opportunities come from

• What may be needed to complete the process, including funding, mortgage documents, a promissory note and the right professional team

• How to compare the opening auction bid, winning bid and contract price

• How to evaluate the equity in a potential deal

• What liens, taxes, title issues and other risks you need to look for

• How quickly you may need to move before the sale is confirmed

• Lessons we have learned from working through these transactions

We are not teaching this from a textbook.

We will walk through real foreclosure and redemption case studies so you can see how these opportunities were identified, how the transactions were structured and what had to happen before the court confirmed the sale.

We will also share mistakes, risks and lessons learned so you understand what can go wrong and what needs to be verified before moving forward.

This meetup is for new investors, wholesalers, rehabbers, real estate agents, lenders, contractors and experienced investors who want to better understand off-market foreclosure opportunities.

Even if you have never purchased a foreclosure property before, you will leave with a much clearer understanding of the process and the people you need around you to properly evaluate these deals.

Columbus Investors Club brings together investors, wholesalers, rehabbers, real estate agents, contractors, lenders, private money partners and local vendors.

The goal is not to sit through another generic real estate presentation.

It is to learn strategies you can actually use, meet people who may help you complete deals and build stronger relationships in the Columbus real estate market.

You may meet your next lender, contractor, buyer, agent, private money partner or deal source in the room.

Come learn how investors are finding deeply discounted foreclosure opportunities after most people believe the deal is already gone.

The house may have sold at auction…

but the opportunity may not be over.

This event is for educational purposes only and does not provide legal, financial or investment advice. Foreclosure timelines and redemption requirements vary by property and circumstances. Attendees should consult qualified professionals before pursuing a transaction.