But like @Ryan Harrell and @Min Zhang said, be prepared for a counteroffer or an outright rejection.As a rule of thumb, if I were you, I’d ask myself: if I had to pay full asking price for the property, would I still want to do the deal?

The auctioneers will try to encourage action.

The truth is, most new, aspiring investors don’t fail because of a lack of information—they fail because they don’t take action.

It's a great fast paced boot camp with plenty of action steps.

How is it for preparing taxes? 

While we currently live in Stephens City, VA, we’re open to investing in other states where the numbers make sense.Real Estate Goals & StrategyInvestment Focus: Buy-and-hold rentals, short-term rentals, and potential multifamily propertiesMarkets of Interest: Open to investing outside of Virginia in cash-flowing, landlord-friendly marketsCurrent Stage: Learning, networking, and preparing for our first investment propertyLong-Term Vision: Build a diversified rental portfolio that provides financial freedom and generational wealthWhy I’m HereNetworking: Connecting with experienced investors, agents, lenders, and property managersLearning: Gaining insights from those who’ve built successful portfoliosCollaborating: Open to partnerships, joint ventures, and creative financing strategiesWith my sales background, I understand the importance of negotiation, deal-making, and relationship-building—all of which I plan to leverage in real estate.

Let me know if you plan to make it so I can let the owner know and he can make sure they are properly prepared.

.* The waiver was prepared by an attorney FYI Thanks Andrew.Do you find a lot of people take advantage of it or isn't worth the headache?

I just wanted to highlight the risks so that you (and your friend) can be better prepared.

.: Well, are you preparing for more inventory ?