There would, also, be extra fees, because I would want to check the title, have it inspected, etc.

Get the deed, do the repairs, get them to inspect and sign off that corrections have been made, and apply for reconsideration.

2) No inspection: unlike other auctions I've attended, there are no property showings for this auction.

Does anybody have a recommended home inspector that'll work in the Laurel, Maryland / Howard County area (North of Washington D.C. 20 minutes).I've searched old forums and haven't seen any suggestions for this area.I'll also need a termite inspection - I was planning on just calling Terminix.

I want to be present for the inspection, however my attendance is impossible.As a first time buyer, I am concerned that I will miss valuable experience by not being present at the inspection.I would appreciate any tips/concerns for closing on a property remotely.

Find a local lender, and you absolutely don't make a formal loan application until After you have an executed contract, and preferably have done your inspections.

But unfortunately both fell through on inspections.  

contract, inspection, appraisal (if needed for funding).

I would spend the money to have an engineer do a complete inspection and have them include the expected remaining life of all the major systems, roof, HVAC, etc. in their report.Another area to look closely at is the commercial leases.

It is a hybrid VA-Section 8 program where your PHA does the actual issuing of vouchers, paying of rental subsidies, usual safety inspections, etc. and the VA (or in rare cases a contractor) handles the screening of vets, provision of other supports, helps coordinate the paperwork, regularly checks in with the vet, so on and so forth.