No exposed wiring, broken windows, or peeling lead-based paint (especially in homes built before 1978).
The most common hurdle in buying a foreclosure with a VA loan is the home's condition. Foreclosures are often sold and banks are frequently unwilling to pay for any repairs required by the VA to meet its standards. Requirement Description Structural Integrity
Continuous safe water supply and an approved sewage disposal method are mandatory.
Heating, electrical, and plumbing systems must be operational and safe.
The roof must be free of major defects and the foundation must be sound.
Water, heat, and electricity typically must be turned on so the appraiser can verify they work.