Sheriff Auction questions

[Brad Gibson]

Hello, I believe I found myself a great SFH going up for auction next week in a good area with solid rent rates. I was curious if anyone had any input on steps to take to cover my rear end. I walked around and looked in the windows everything actually looks really clean and pretty much rent ready(it even has newer appliances!). For the sheriff sales in our area we cannot go inside the property. So the condition of the basement with furnace and hot water heater is probably the biggest concern.

Other than condition of property should I have my lawyers office do a title search?

What am I missing what other things should I check on before bidding on this property?

Thanks!