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If you truly believe that the garage is going to be a deal-breaker for the FHA loan, why not see if the seller is willing to fix it and add those costs into the purchase price, so that it's fixed before you purchase the place?

Your local circuit court will determine a day and time for the public auction.

Hey Everyone in Maryland,I wanted to ask, the place to go for probate properties in the Maryland county is Montgomery County Circuit Court??

@Michael Wang Older homes aren't a deal-breaker!

Follow any testing your area requires but don't do it during the home inspection unless it is a deal breaker for you. 

Frankly, a point or so is not a deal breaker to afford the protection we get by having the properties vested in an LLC. 

Is it a deal breaker for most tenants? 

If I could get a piece of the project, that would be fantastic but not a deal breaker either way.

If this is a deal breaker then you will likely lose your deposit.As long as the neighboring house and structures complies with city ordinances and HOA rules/regulations, I don't believe there is anything you can do about it.