Looking for 1st deal- buying at auction?

[Anita Morrish]

Ok I'm new so please excuse me....I'm soooo ready to get my first deal, but in a smart calculated way. I have NO money- except for some IRA, which I don't want to pull from....I've been looking at Auction.com just browsing and decided to look at a property that caught my eye and was right down the street from where I was.....it was a little beat up, but seems like it could have potential...

Has anyone bought from Auction.com  or auction in general?  I understand it's all due diligence from a distance and that kind of scares me..but even before I start running the numbers on this , what has your experience been with auctions?