Buying Auction Properties Advice

[Caitlin Stables]

Please give me all the advice...I am a very seasoned Realtor so I am well aware of the fact they are sight unseen, as is and where is and cash only, may or may not be occupied and trashed...what else can I/should I anticipate? I want to be as prepared as possible. I plan on bidding on one coming up in my neighborhood. It is currently occupied by the owner (based on the tax record I am able to pull). I do also plan on attending some auctions just to get a feel and understand how it works before ever making a bid. I also know the timeline to pay in full is typically 10 days with most auctions in my area. What else should I know??