Questions about buying from an auction

[Johnnie Bembry]

I’m thinking about bidding on a couple SFRs at an auction. What are some things I can do to make a better/more informed decision? The houses I’m looking at don’t seem to need much cosmetic work but I was thinking about hiring an inspector beforehand to see what issue there are with the house. Any other suggestions? My plan is to bid, hopefully win then use hard money to rehab before renting and refinancing. I’m open to all advice and constructive criticism. Thanks in advance!