I'm assuming this is done prior to closing for the winning bidder?

Glad to see some wins out there! 

I knew I was going to win either way.REHABS:So many people have asked how much I spent on rehabs and what does the quality of work look like.

Win lose or draw... just be reasonable.

Our Agent knew we were beat up buyers since we lost 3 homes prior and switched agents..The agent influenced us to go non contingent offer waiving everything… if we wanted to win the house.

Plus every time the house sells you start that amortization schedule over and you're on the "winning" side of the payments from the new owner so to speak.Obviously this only works when you've got low payments yourself or you manage to increase the value of the home significantly, but is there anything else I should be looking out for here? 

If the contracts are clear you win. 

The homeowners of ours that are still winning in this environment are owners of larger, higher-end homes (homes that accommodate 12 or more guests). 

It is my belief that if we pulled only those with 8 digit and more RE assets, the appreciation wins hands down.  

You could take them to small claims court, but even if you win, you're unlikely to see the money and will have spent a lot of time dealing with it.