If my observation is correct and there is actually an algo bidding up below reserve auctions when 10 seconds left, I don't know if it's illegal but it's definitely unethical.

My observation is that majority of HMLs do in fact operate in the way you mentioned - typically you will have to front cash for the first draw if your specific contractor requires that for materials, drawings, dumpster etc.  

@Brandon PelfreyYour observations are solid and your plan for house hacking a small multi is a good goal.  

If historical observation is to be logically followed, my projection is that this corona virus will go they way of its predecessors like the sars, swine flu, zika etc.

Pulled over on a curb for 10 minutes to observe, lots of people walking back and forth from corner store to row homes.

I would love to hear the observations you have of the market now and in the future?

Brian P. is correct, in that a poorly operated LLC can be pierced, especially if you do not observe the corporate formalities and respect the entity.

We have a tax sale coming up this Tuesday and I will be going to observe.

As someone who is born and raised in Seattle, works in tech, and can throw a football at their HQ from my house, let me share my observations about Amazon. 1.

What is true is that he is sitting on many vacant properties in the neighborhood which from my observation is hurting the area.