HomeSearch.com house research, need help comments

[Mohit Madaan]

Disclaimer, i am a complete newbie so apologize in advance for any stupid questions.

Found this house in Stockton on www.HomeSearch.com and have started doing some research.

https://www.homesearch.com/realestate-auction/1817...

The house looks pretty bad, but as they say, there is always a right price for every deal. I have a friend who works for a large investor, who agreed to drive by and get me some current pictures and here is what i got from him few mins ago. He says, there is a African American women living in the house right now. HomeSearch.com won't give any more information, until you register and let them put a hold on your credit card for $2500 to qualify for bid.

The friend also mentioned, without looking at interiors he can guarantee that this house need new paint and new carpets for sure, but he can get us better idea on rehab cost later today.

Few questions

How do you bid on this without looking at the interiors?

How do you get other information such as mortgage, liens etc on this property?