Foreclosed and Distressed Investment Properties in Romania

Romania is located in Southeastern Europe, at the crossroads of Central, Eastern, and Balkan Europe.

It borders Ukraine to the north and northeast, Moldova to the east, Bulgaria to the south, Serbia to the southwest, and Hungary to the west.

Romania also has a coastline along the Black Sea to the southeast, providing important maritime access.

The country is geographically diverse, featuring the Carpathian Mountains running through its center, fertile plains in the south and west, and the Danube River forming much of its southern border before flowing into the Danube Delta on the Black Sea.

Looking for distressed properties can be a smart investment strategy, especially if you're interested in flipping, wholesaling, or buying below market value.

There are many places to find distressed or foreclosed properties in Romania, for examples you can ask a real estate agent to filter for foreclosures or bank-owned (REO) properties.

Investors can also refer to the local County Courthouse or Public Records and search for public notices of default, tax liens, and foreclosure sales.


Working with Property Agents or Realtors who specialize in distressed properties, foreclosures and short sales can be useful as well as keeping an eye out for expired listings or properties sitting too long on the market.

Drive around neighborhoods looking for vacant houses, broken windows, or deferred maintenance and work with probate attorneys, property managers, and bankruptcy lawyers who they often know of distressed assets.