While the wealth of knowledge and experience on BiggerPockets is wide and deep, I would not trust a decision like this to the internet, I would ask you CPA and if you do not have one find one who specializes in this sort of thing.

With a diverse background that spans over 14 years in business ownership, sales, marketing, media, and business development, I'm eager to bring my skills and experience into the BiggerPockets community.Before diving into real estate, I spent 16 years in IT with the federal government, and I'm also a proud Air Force wartime veteran.

Amaris,  the folks that responded to you are in the note business with a lot experience etc.

Any advice and hearing your experiences would be great, thank you!

Given your experience as a realtor and your willingness to bring in private investors, a combination of private money lending and perhaps a construction loan could be a strong approach.

You have the area experience and data to help you, but courthouse steps auctions are blind bidding (other than what you can find through the windows), all cash, 10 percent down at the time of close, and not always clear on all of the liens associated with the house (tax liens, HOA liens, utility liens, etc.). 

A realtor that you are wanting needs to be new and fresh enough to the have energy and willpower to work their a#$ off, but also have some experience and education to bring to the party. 

I have 40 years of experience and have done many buildings like this over the years.

It's going to drive you crazy and you've got bigger fish to fry... you're building your business and all the stress and energy you are pouring into this is taking away from that. 

Feel free to dive into the discussions and connect with fellow investors.