Aloha Joshua,  I deal with clouded/messy titles often and it's not my first choice as its froth with a lot of time, costs and risks. 

Also, keep in mind that if you do self manage, you do put yourself at more risk for a legal issues.

I doubled my money!  

That (and insurance issues) are two big risks.

Don't pile on risk at 21 y/o. 

If you are in low to mid six figures say $250k a year -   you would need around $2.5  - $3M in cash to make the similar income consistently and without significant risk.

For me I think it depends on how much money you have invested into the home and for how long?  

The property will be strictly for investment purposes, not a primary residence.I’ve been looking into two potential financing options:Hard Money Lenders (HML) – I’m drawn to this option for its speed in closing, but I know the rates can be higher.DSCR Loans – This seems like a great option for long-term rentals, but I’m unsure if it’s the right fit for my auction property since it might need some rehabbing.I’m also considering purchasing through a land trust or an LLC to add a layer of protection and privacy.So, my questions are:What’s the best way to approach financing for auction properties?

If you have someone funding the entire deal, you have ZERO risk in the deal and get 50% of the profits - run with that.Lets look at it another way.

And as I explained earlier, your investment is protected by real property, so your risk is extremely low.