The job duties of a remote REO asset manager focus on the management of property assets for their client or a real estate investment firm. As a remote real estate owned asset manager, your responsibilities involve working from home to ensure that your employer earns a profit on their property holdings. You find properties that fit within their budget plans, or you look for estates that are under foreclosure and potentially available for low prices. You negotiate with a lender to obtain a manageable mortgage, and you seek code and zoning information about the property to ensure that there is no lien on it.