Obviously, the rules will differ from state to state.The most successful buyers have trusted bidders with cashier’s checks in multiple denominations (for cash sales) and the actual buyers have field runners and people to monitor multiple prospective properties at a given time and check sales status for postponements due to BK, etc.This is the case in larger metro markets where many properties could go to sale but few do so.There are often better ways to acquire properties then auctions.

I am house hacking my unit and is there any difference in those processes as opposed to a regular rental property?

Dutch, our CEO, discusses this regularly on his Podcast, interviews etc. 

Liens are being filed regularly against Blacktip-involved properties.

I think the issue is going to be more on BP side of how do you collect and monitor this, and is it really worth it, or do you just ban someone for a month for first offense, 3 months for second and lifetime for 3rd...

Sometimes too portfolios allow you to include lower valued properties that might not be eligible for regular DSCR lending. 

This setup allows for many different Housing Vouchers such as HOM INC, VASH, Regular S8, Rapid Rehousing, etc. etc. etc.

I have seen some realtors who have used marketing targeted to 1031 investors as part of their regular outreach. 

If you’re targeting a refinance for next year, it could be advantageous to wait and monitor the market.Overall, if you're not in a rush for another project and don't need immediate access to more capital, it might make sense to hold off on the HELOC and refinance together in 2025.

Digital gold/currency already sounds crazy as is but maybe they know something regular folks don't.