My point is, you are on the right track with your thinking, so now to the "HOW" to actually get in, if like me, you don't have an in or connection.First step is likely to get licensed, if you aren't already there are some other ways to get in the door and be helpful but licensed means they can pay you cuts of the deal and its less upfront cost and risk to them in helping you out.  

You can be ready to go , funds in place , and show up the day of the auction that property you are going for has been cancelled, regardless what the website says.Besides that, I noticed that properties are put on auction a few times so there is a chance to keep tabs on them, and Texas has monthly auctions which is great for gaining experience. 

From there, you can start comparing markets based on profitability, demand, and distance.

Please let me know if there's anything I can provide to help you with your book.

Quote from @Dan Heuschele: If in the city of San Diego there is current eviction moratorium and you will not be able to get them out assuming they are not destroying the unit.  

Airbnb can be tricky, there will inevitably be bad guests or issues with the rental – but adding value on the front end and managing the guest stay appropriately makes all the difference.Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

However, contingencies are there to protect you, and it should be your agent's job to vet the property and your specific situation to see whether a contingency is needed.

There ain't no such thing as a free lunch. 

Out of curiosity is there a reason you do not wish to repeat the process with a new purchase?

if its an investmenet property - there are not many ( if any)  lenders doing regular or DSCR  loans on rental MH homes