Your friend should have either received a statement monthly or had access to one online.

I would network with contractors out in your area, or you can find people online (VAs).

Not, hey lets gamble since I love risk with 100k or more, and lets put my personal house, and car etc on line.

I'm looking online and see the words "you must register in advance..." 

Most banks want to dispose of non-performing assets quickly, and will do so by selling at a public online auction like Auction.com, or list the property with a local Realtor on the MLS.Even if you can work your way up to the bank's decision-maker on this property, it's highly unlikely they will sell directly to you.

In signing up for their service which is called "PIN" I signed their online agreement but I made sure they had a rescission period. 

I suggest you be very careful with people you meet online. 

Hey BP community, I’ve been continually listening to videos online about investing while I am at work.

Whenever you get a recommendation, always check them out online especially if you don't know the people recommending them. 

These auctions are public information that you can find online.