And no, I do not think your budget is to low. 

The city must compensate you for taking property so the seller could argue that their silence on this matter caused you no damage.At different apartment complexes, we have twice had the city ask to annex our land, both times to install a sidewalk. 

:)now, here's something... when we bought our house 13 yrs ago i knew nothing about remodeling. so when taking the wall paper off on one wall, 4 layers of wallpaper came off and some of the plaster. had no idea how to patch it, so we bought a bhear texture paint in a can that you apply with a special roller. and then we painted on top, so the bumps are smooth.so now, we have one accent wall in the house that's texture and everyone that walks in thinks it looks like art because we added some shapes that do not have the texture. even plasterers have commented on stealing that technique.. :)

Pros:Potential for Bargains: Auctions can offer properties at lower prices than traditional listings.Speed: The auction process is usually quicker than traditional sales, with a defined timeline for closing.Transparency: The bidding process is transparent, and you can see competing bids in real-time.Cons:As-Is Condition: Properties are often sold "as-is," meaning no repairs or warranties.Limited Inspection: There may be limited opportunities to inspect the property before bidding.Financing Challenges: Securing financing for auction properties can be more challenging and may require quick approval.Auction Fees: Be aware of any additional fees, such as a buyer's premium, that could affect the total cost.I hope this helps you out!

If you are in the actual SubTo community, there is no way they haven't been spam calling you and grouping you so you should have access to that inside of the Facebook page or paid groups.But, seconding @John Clark, if you are new as an investor, choosing SubTo is going to cost you a lot and get you a little.

No claims of cash income are accepted.

No Central AC.

There is no national GAP funder outlet. 

Note too that in Wake County, unlike decades past, there is no meaningful "foreclosure discount" (defined as the fact that winning courthouse bid prices were generally (historically) much lower due to the forced sale feature of NC statutes and Deed of Trust Power of Sale clauses) and this is confirmed by a recent Fannie Mae study. 

If you lived in the old house for 2 of the past 5 years you have no capital gains taxes if you sell within 5 years because it would be exempt.