Steve has excellent reputation - I especially like his company because they use an electronic radon measurement device (chronograph) rather than the two hockey puck sensors. 

I have a few questions to anyone that has bought a house at auction before in Jefferson county.I am looking at a house that is coming up to auction fairly soon, I live fairly close to this house so i know what kind of condition it is in.

I've got 17pgs in my current offers, and yes there's tons of boiler plate stuff, but there's also lots of specific conditions one has to be sure to understand, eg buyer intents to occupycontingent [  ] is not contingent [  ] upon an appraisal at full list pricebuyer & seller to split escrow fees 50/50buyer & seller to split broker fees 50/50

You can find them here on BP (set up an alert for "Baltimore", as Ned suggested) or by networking with other investors at meet ups and asking for referrals.A good investor agent should be skilled at understanding ARV and pulling accurate comps, be able to see the potential in a home instead of focusing on its current condition (which is why investing/construction experience is so important), and have a strong network of wholesalers to help locate off market deals.Gabriel is correct in saying that an agent will want to vet you as much as you will be vetting him.

The outside bricks seems like in a decent condition. 

Look around at other rentals that are close to the same neighborhood/condition as your rental.

Husband was basically the property manager Property is in decent condition.

You have 30 or 45 days to satisfy yourself with the condition of the property or for those that try to wholesale them it give you 30 or 45 days to find your end buyer.

All you can offer is the number that works for you.Your agent is giving you comps showing you what the property would be worth if it was in prime condition.

The property was a foreclosure---a 3 BR+den/2 bath condo which was in great condition.