Did anyone ever start work before receiving the deed ?

[Ben Francis]

I bought my first property on the courthouse steps ( in GA ) 29 days ago. The lawyer handling the foreclosure and the deed sent me a check for the overage I paid on the auction about a week ago. According to them the just need a POA from the client to able to execute the deed. I think it's just taking a while because of the holidays. I am 100% sure the property is vacant and 99% sure all the crap in it is abandoned.

I know I should probably wait, but a part of me thinks I'm very nearly there and it's probably ok to get a dumpster and get moving.

Any thoughts ? Thanks in advance.