There is more competition and lower ADR.  

It simplifies the CRM into categories for buyers and sellers, though its app is somewhat lacking.

I would prefer using Pricelabs over Airdna so you can see where your competition sits near you. 

In the middle of a sale of my parents condo and it's been 5 months and we have not closed due to title companie's lack of communication, instruction and then bringing an outside attorney into the fold to assist that has dragged this on even further.

There are good sponsors that have a bad deal but what I have seen typically is the sponsor lacks significant experience - they have experience in marketing and raising money - which is not hard when you are promoting 15%-40% returns that clearly were not achievable on a consistent basis. 

I am interested in knowing how it went  and if the auction was heated or not (competitive). 

Doesn't mean you're doing the work forever but it gives you a competitive edge when looking for distressed deals.

Due to their lack of urgency to get repairs done to get the home rented out.

The competition there can drive prices up, making it harder to find properties with good BRRRR or flip potential.

One was because of poor management and the other because the property needed major renovations to be competitive in the area.