Taking possession of a sherrif's sale property - PA

[Chad Jarrah]

Hello...quick question on Pennsylvania Sheriff's sales. I've purchased at sheriff's sales before in various counties within Pennsylvania. Typically, if the house is vacant, I wait until I get the updated deed and then change locks and begin my rehab. I've heard others say that once I pay my 10% down payment at the sale, I have a vested interest and I can enter the property - also, there is no redemption period in PA. This doesn't sound correct to me, but it would be nice to get in and assess the job earlier then when the deed is recorded into my name. Does anyone have any experienced input on this matter?

Also, when do the home inspector's hired by the bank typically stop their regular check-ins after the property is sold? Just wondering in I'm going to walk into a jungle in the backyard by the time I get possession or if they take care of it along the way. Or if I could start setting that up on my own.

Thanks in advance for any advice!