We have zero problems filling vacancies but he isn't able to keep people very long due to the transitory nature of the tenants he's able to achieve. 

They are natural clowns, so they tend to make training comical at times; they like to put a little twist on your training program.

There are standard procedures and traps you won't be familiar with.Also, there would be absolutely no advantage to not using one, even if you didn't need one.

Depends on the exact nature of the loan.

This scale property doesn't get listed in our MLS too frequently, so I'm naturally excited to see if it's much of a deal.

If you have a decent deal, all you have to do is go post it on any major search site and it will get noticed, you will meet buyers (qualified and unqualified) and naturally grow your network.

very easy with leverage and new construction in the right markets.. thats 30 to 40% COC with leverage.unlevered you can do that buying fix and flip if you have some really good pipelines and procedures in place

Generally, it is better to try to come to an accommodation with the senior lien holder before purchasing at auction, but that can sometimes be a challenge depending on the nature of the loan and the identity of the lien holder.

I've read a number of articles on the bidding process but I still have some questions as to procedures.

The repairs that I needed with this foreclosure was only cosmetic so I did all the repairs such as broken ceiling fans, paint, laminate floors and things of this nature was finished with them a couple of weeks.