Looking into sherifs auction locally and ours has appraised value and states that auction will begin at 2/3 of appraised value, I'm assuming this is current appraisal not ARV can anyone confirm how this is done in your market?

Auction companies can be good.  

looking for appliances for best deal in salisbury nc scratch and dent  something close to newblack appliances or stainless steel preferably Samsung I'll same Brands ect...KitchenAidFor example: Returns, Auctions, any info can help locating a good deal like you findon  Craigslist Offer Up, Let Go.. mostly handyman specials can be be found there not really interested... not that I can't fix the stuff.

Just like buying a house At an auction.

Is there any way to try and make a deal with the bank pre auction?

I heard that a good way to learn a lot about buying house's at foreclosure auctions is to get in with some of the bidders and driving properties for them. 

I started in the early 90's when auctions were prevalent.

Go to where cash buyers work....at the courthouse steps buying at foreclosure auctions.If you see a guy bid on and/or buy more than one property,they are or work for cash buyers with lots of investment cash or lines of credit.Walk up to them after the auction and compliment them on their property purchases and offer to bring them more just like it before they get to the auctions.Ask for their criteria (sizes,locations,ages,numbers of bedrooms,condition,etc).Promise to follow up with them ASAP with a property they might like to inspect and purchase.Go to every courthouse you can get to in a few hours driving and you could easily create a list of 30 to 40 real professional cash buyers who act fact and know what they're doing to be profitable in this business.

I came across a seller that had almost zero equity in his home and was facing foreclosure auction in less than 1 week.

Hey guys.Being moderately experienced investor, I have done HUD's, local auctions, selelr financing, rentals, flips, etc...I have toying around with the idea of using a virtual assistant to submit my HUD offers (in and amongst other things).I am curious:1)  Has anyone been using virtual assistants to submit HUD and has it worked well?