Vetting properties for encumbrances?

[Ariel Nelson]

New investor here. I am considering  mortgage foreclosed properties at the milwaukee sheriffs auction and I am learning about the process. 

Any insight on the process of identifying encumbrances ? 

Any insight/advice about the sheriffs auction in general? 

I only know the limited info. Available on the website and from an older post on here from 6 years ago.

 Thanks.