Auctions in San Diego

[Kristine Groemping]

I was practicing driving for dollars and I found an abandoned home in San Diego yesterday. I did my homework and discovered that it's going to auction this month at the courthouse. Starting bid is 96,245. 3 bed, 1bath, 1800 sqf with an oceanview. Looks like it needs a lot of work. I'm planning on going to the auction for the sole purpose of learning. 

Is anyone familiar with foreclosures and/or buying at auction in San Diego? Any advice?