I've seen a few different articles online about this with conflicting calculations but basically what is my basis for this 1031 exchange here:-Bought a house for 63,240 paid in cash.

@Charles Simon McEntee- there is no 'best way' in practically every area of life.

Is Special Warranty Deed a common practice for multi family apartment deals?

Now’s a good time to practice, network for your A-Team (attorney, PM, GC, CPA) and learn to scale.Always make a “ridiculous offer” of 75% ($337.500,00) of purchase/asking price ($450,000.00) to test the waters.

Then factoring in potential mold and insulation... you know where this is going $$$$.On the upside however, we have updated plumbing, electric (supposedly, without inspection yet), all new windows, and overall a practically turn key house besides the things mentioned above.

You won’t be able to find much online in reference to foreclosure activity.

There is good literature online that you can look up to get a better feel for these metrics. 

There's relatively little information about this online. 

I would like advice or tips on bidding at the online San Diego County Property Tax Sale scheduled for May 2018.

Most people suggest you take matters into your own hands and file a protest online to get your home's tax assessed value lowered.