Could someone who has participated in Jersey City property auctions provide some insight into the process and what it takes to succeed?  

Same date as mine.)We also meet in SF each month - and once a YEAR - a bunch of the experts from the podcasts and a couple hundred Bay Area investors will be meeting in Oakland for a big Summit (check out my profile link).

Thank you again for weighing in and providing some invaluable insight. 

I'm by no means an expert so YMMV.

Any insight, suggestions, or introductions would be greatly appreciated.

I am going to look at my first property on Saturday and I'd appreciate any insight or forums to look at and review before I go!

I'm looking forward to learning from the experts in real estate investing, as well as making some connections and hopefully working some deals myself.

I think the crucial part of what I'm saying is the research and really knowing your market as well as not forgetting about buying right, and in the right location, not jumping into just any deal, having safe guards like cash reserves, etc I am absolutely no expert and hesitate to even throw this out there.

To make a long story short, seek out the experts and pick their brain.

As you already know, you can learn a ton from the real estate experts on the site.Best wishes to you on continuing your journey to real estate investing success!