Newbie learning in Lubbock TX

[Michael Fortier]

Hello Everyone

I am in the very early stages of learning REI. I haven't even finished reading the beginners guide yet. I have been doing lots of reading and looking at many home sale websites and trying to get a grasp on the whole thing and what I would like to focus on. I am leaning towards Buy and Hold and possible some Flipping. While browsing home for sales site I came across a house that is going up for government auction that has a viewing a week from this Sunday. I am thinking of going to check it out and seeing if I can learn anything. I have no interest in bidding on the house, I just want to use it as a learning experience. Does anyone have any suggestions on things to focus on so I get the most out of this experience?