Purchasing REO concern

[Jack Srimani]

Hi,
I am in the process of buying a REO duplex. The condition of the house apparently is decent. However since I have no experience in buying REO I am wondering that after purchase I am not saddled with hidden expense that the previous owner failed to pay and the burden of that is being transferred to me as a result of purchase of REO. I would like some advise on this as to how to make sure that the kind of hidden costs I described are not there. That is my fear now. I appreciate any help. Thanks