OR "Is this worth committing too knowing that I will have to spend less time with people I love and respect?"

I would like to begin to build a portfolio for the long term, while establishing additional income from cash-flow properties.  

Regardless of the established opening bid, the foreclosing bank will get up to their judgment amount, Then any extra becomes surplus, distributed as to state laws.

Auction.com works with lenders to establish Value-Based Bids, which are opening bids that more closely reflect the property value.

The Scope Of Work is determined based on what is needed to do to bring the house up the standard used to establish your ARV.All items are broken down based on categories, and priced accordingly. 

Are you willing to do what it takes to qualify for a mortgage (paying down debt, establishing new credit trade lines, etc.?)

With a portfolio loan this may be difficult, you can try to get them to lower the contract price by 700 or establish a repair escrow at the time of closing to ease your portfolio lenders nerves. 

Demonstrated self respect and respect for others. 

My simple encouragement would be to work on establishing relationships with folks that can help guide you.

We preach establishing your team first before purchase.