I have even reached out to a few really well known and experienced investors who are willing to sponsor a deal with me. 

Flexibility for New and Experienced Real Estate InvestorsWhether you’re new to real estate investing or a seasoned pro, DSCR loans offer flexibility that can benefit both types of investors.

Hi I’m looking to start investing & would like some helpful tips/advise from any experienced investors.

Do you think less experienced investors and forum posters will want to participate when mods behave this way? 

Remember these are auctions, so there will be experienced people who know how to play the game very well bidding against you.

In July, the U.S. commercial real estate market experienced mixed results, with property price gains slowing, particularly among individual investors.

Do experienced investors steer clear of such properties? 

@Ben Oestrike   Since you've noted this would be a PA Sheriff Sale situation and with my limited experience and @Jay Hinrichs very extensive experience, we've both noted an experienced lender is very unlikely to provide funds for a purchase.   

No one else had reached him.On the MLS and other mediums I'm competing with people that are more experienced, have superior marketing, can offer cash, can offer better terms, and can close faster.

You, being experienced in residential as a landlord, understand that his major problem is that he is not selective in choosing tenants merely doing a very superficial background check and basically jumping at the first person to apply.