I'm cautious by nature so I will still do a full inspection of the property, but my question is, aside from the attorneys fees and realtor's commisssion of 6% is there any other costs I should expect to see?

HUD properties are available to inspect just like any other ML property.

(Hire an Inspection Company and that's it right?

How did this other person get in to "inspect"?

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.