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You'll be happy if you don't need them and even happier to have them if you do.It is better to lose a deal because your repair estimates are too conservative than it is to win a deal where you under estimated.

Hello BP! I'm a 19 year old from Lubbock, Texas and I've just recently discovered Real Estate Investing. I've always been interested in investing, but it wasn't until just a couple of weeks ago that I started hitting ...

The banks must not be convinced either, or the rate differential between the benchmark 5-yr fixed and the 10-yr fixed offerings would be greater.I am one of those who subscribes to analysis which demonstrates variable rate mortgages always win out in the long term (even back in the 1980s when it was painful).  

Lease options need to be a win/win for both parties and should be fair.

So my question is if i win a bid. do i have to pay all the liens?

It worked for me :) In return, use their services for your closing. win-win !

(You can read about it here if you want: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/252435-taking-a-tenant-to-small-claims-court-part-1.)One important factor to consider is whether or not you'd be able to collect anything if you did win a judgment. $5k each is pretty significant so it may be worth your time if you think you can collect. 

What are some potential options that I could use to make this a win situation for everyone. 

At the auction, the winning bidder only pays the lien amount and a high bid premium if he/she bids more than a certain amount.