This isn't really something you can ask too directly, you don't want to seem like you're setting him up to be discriminated against, but if you're observant, you'll notice pretty quickly if he uses home health services, has a social worker, etc.

Auction properties typically require quite a bit more research and don't come with as many exit strategies as those found on the MLS.I would recommend attending your local auction with no intention on purchasing, observe the actions of the bidders and maybe befriend a regular, if possible.Good luck!

You need to constantly pay attention and observe properties in the area you are looking to invest in.  

You might want to drive and observe on those neighborhoods at 6-7pm.

Financing is not a problem for me.I agree with your observation from buyer's agent prospective.

@Valerie Moye It appears that the seller is looking for an all cash deal if you ask me, but that's just my limited observation.

I have attended a few courthouse foreclosure auctions and have observed the following situation and I don't quite understand it.A property has just two liens on it, a senior and junior.

“Additionally, we’re observing an uptick in millennial traffic and sentiment that we expect will result in more first-time home buyer sales in the later part of the year.”More at link...http://www.housingwire.com/articles/34313-millenni...

Disclaimer,  I am not offering legal advice, this is simply my observations, opinions and personal experience.let me know if there is anything I can do to help!

Just some general observations on this.