I've been searching for threads/experience purchasing via DSCR (using HELOC as down payment + rehab) and then cash out-refi at 6mo & pay off HELOC...am I missing something?  

I suggest you enter private money goldmine in search botton at top right of the screen and read the previous posts....here is one that gives good perspective as well as a link to legitimate private lenders.http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/92/topics/1488...

If local options aren't a fit, expand your search to other markets with strong rental demand.

In other words, you would have already invested thousands prior to the auction just to research the properties and their titles.What is your recommendation because without doing a proper title search (which sometimes takes weeks and passes the auction date), how would you know if what you're buying is a good investment?

Still, considering how difficult it is to find a good real estate focused accountant, limiting your search to local providers usually gives you too few options.Expand your search to include remote CPAs.

Choose the Right Property:When choosing a house to flip, search for properties in desirable neighborhoods that need structural or cosmetic improvements.

You can also find real estate investing groups through meetup.com, Facebook, or a Google search.

Hi Steve,Welcome to BP.There are several Meetups for Real Estate investors in Albuquerque.I suggest you go to Meetup.com and search.

With online access to almost every jurisdictions property recordings, lenders today use software that automatically searches property transfers for transfers involving their loans.  

My name is Chad, I am a renovation construction PM professionally, currently starting a search to find/ invest in some Indianapolis and local area fix and flip projects.