From a lender standpoint I think the main areas of concern with auction properties boils down to access.

The drawback is you need to build trust and relationships upfront.Both have their place, but private money tends to offer more flexibility, while hard money is more structured and accessible if you lack personal connections.

I was drawn to the accessibility of their projects without needing to be a FUND, along with the extra benefits that come from their large-scale output.As an investor, my priorities are finding good deals, investing in landlord-friendly markets, and transitioning to new construction properties.

The way I'm looking at it, if my spouse and I only do employer matching for the 10 years we would have more than enough in there and still 10 years out from being able to access it.I do plan on doing 401k loans for deals if the numbers check out, and I've considered rolling over some of our 401ks into roth IRAs to access our contributions but we'd have to pay taxes out of pocket (a big hit to cash flow) and we couldn't touch it for 5 years.  

When you can access the opportunities first, you can qualify the lead first, analyse and find the best deals first, reach out and build rapport first , offer your solution first (rather than having your offer thrown on a pile of others the individual has already been given) and so on.

Zoning- certain towns are starting to restrict Airbnb type rental units.  

Areas like Logan Square, Lincoln Park, and Pilsen attract renters due to their trendy amenities and access to public transit.

Happy to connect and help out any way i can and would love access to any deals you have!

I see no value in it for evaluation.Realestate.com has always been a good site for accessing properties, but they do a poor job of evaluation. 

And, perhaps most importantly, make sure you have access to flexible financing options that can help you adapt to new market conditions.