Then when you find a winner...share them back here :)  I'll do the same if I get a "can't miss" type person 

Several years ago I heard of a young marine killed by flying tools he had in his vehicle (he had an accident his way to a job), so I refuse to carry anything of that nature in the back seat.

This would be flip, with an ARV of 225k ...... estimated rehab 50k, missing out on +50k profit ..... so its a good winner, want to fight this out.Any advice, stories of this happening?    

In that scenario your investment could be at risk if you aren't able to make it cashflow after paying for all expenses including property management.As a former US Marine, active real estate investor, licensed CA agent and property manager I'm able to speak your language and can help you avoid extremely costly mistakes. 

Welcome to my series on purchasing a home and using your VA Benefits.I am George Freelove a Marine Veterans and real estate professional / consultant.I have over 40 years of experience in the home building, mortgage and real estate world.Purchasing a home is a very important decision and a big undertaking in any one’s life.Most people only choose to purchase a few homes over their life time.My goal is to make sure that you are well equipped and armed with up to date information for your big decision.Over the next few weeks we will discuss buying a home using your VA Benefits.The nitty gritty of the process, where to start, how to get a VA Loan finding the right mortgage lender, finding the right Realtor, finding the right home, what costs to expect, how does the process work, what can I expect from my Realtor, my Lender and the Seller.So let’s take this journey together!

You live in NC so I'm assuming you're either Marine near the coast or Army farther inland.

They need to see themselves as winners.

Currently, I am in the Marine Corps stationed on Marine Corps Base Hawaii with about 6-8 months left before my next move.

I am a Marine stationed in Hawaii and I will be PCSing in about 6-8 months.

If they have an IRS Lien, the IRS has the right to buy back the property from the auction winner at the price the auction winner paid for it for 90-120 days.