@Bryan Hancock  Also I defiantly think this regional as well.1 million in certain markets for low value asset players can go a long way.in our markets here in Oregon and yours in Austin that's one house maybe 2 .. at least new build specs.and in most of the bay area or better parts of LA its one if your lucky  Same with high dollar east coast or north side Chicago etc.

In the Seattle market there are a couple players for HM, then a bunch of hacks.  

Generally auctions with large numbers of liens tend to get a lot of competition from national players.

Former football player, still very active, I have a full time job as a med rep.

@Ahmad Hijazi  prey is a little strong... but there is no question that CA investors are market makers all through out the mid west and turn key venues. with out them the real estate would not be worth even whats its worth today it would only sell for what a local investor is willing to risk on cash flow basissee my famous thread " 2% rule kills Values"  8 pages of thoughts from most of the top players on BP

Groundfloor.us and Fundthatflip.com are about the only players currently.  

I have 202 as well but have had yet to learn the rules as I can seldom find players for 101!  

. :)You can pay $6,997 to ask him at his "Power Players" seminar in Maui this November. http://www.thecorco.com/products/power-players-whistler-2016Both of my friends go to this event every year and swear by it.

David - all good advice above.Local networking is key in order to find out who the serious players are.  

One thing about the areas that you're looking at is that there are some very strong, sophisticated players that you'll be going up against.