I have started renovations (minimal needed, basically paint) and plan to make the property my primary residence and rent the property at fair market value after my hold period expires (2018).

I have done mostly Buy&Hold, but now I am working more and more with wholesaling.I think you'll find this website very helpful, Jim

I'm afraid the bank who holds the note (BOFA) could find out and call the note due.

It seems to me that most investors who have at least SOME experience (and do not hold a license themselves) do see their realtor as  a crucial part of their team.

@Ashton SharpIMO: I would hold off for now.  

Purchase data:Asking price: $85,000My offer price: $73,500ARV: (per Redfin sold data) ±$110,000 Rehab: guessing around $10,000Closing/inspection, etc: $650 (i have no clue on this number)Holding Costs: $1,147 assuming about 2 months for rehabCash Purchase - all in for $85,297Income data:Rent: $1,050 per month (from zillow area rent data)Expenses (monthly):HOA: $17Insurance: $60Taxes: $166.67Vacancy: $52.50Repairs/maint: $52.50CapEx: $105.00Property Management: $105.00Total: $558.67NOI: $491.33 ($5,896 annual)Refinance:LTV: 75% of ARVLoan amount: $82,500 @3.75% for 30 years (estimated)Payment: $382.07Refi fees: $2,500 (assumed)Total cash invested post refi: $5,297.33  ( I'm not sure if i calculated this number correctly, any input would help me greatly!!)

I'm very new to the site and jumping into the landlord business with a buy and hold rental my wife and I are scheduled to close on this month.

I also want to eventually get into buy/hold with multifamily units. 

I'm new to the Real Estate world, but am interested in building a Buy and Hold portfolio.

But, are you referring to auctions that the lending institutions hold ....or are you referring to auctions private companies hold after the foreclosure sale ... or are you referring to pre-foreclosure auctions ?