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Derek Carroll
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Starting Rehab before closing on purchase

Derek Carroll
  • Syndicator and Fund Manager
  • Victor, NY
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Anyone ever start rehab prior to closing? I'm looking to do this on a HUD home I'm buying and I'd like to hear anyone's experience with doing so.

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Randy King
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Randy King
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You can't do any rehab to a HUD house prior to closing. HUD can cancel the contract and keep your earnest money. HUD views this very seriously.

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