I'm more asking about whether or not there needs to be a physical 5th unit or simply because the county assessor's website mentions 5 units, can that be used as a basis for the appraisal.

She’s also yelling same and threatening retribution and physical violence against anyone bidding at the sale.

ITs really an area that we physically go to the property to see where it is, and between my wife and I we drive in that area a dozen times a week.I believe Junius heights historic district is there (if not its a block or two away, same with Swiss avenue.)

If I need to have higher loan amounts, I could consider portfolio loans and incorporate my next BRRRR house as well. 

Recently I read an article by Omar Khan about a different approach towards a quick underwriting/analysis of a property https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/10776/79833-un...This approach actually puts the numbers and excel spreadsheet to the side, and incorporates the use of creating a google map tool of the city/suburb you are searching.

What part of the real estate process do you want to learn and adopt as a core skill you can incorporate in your deals to offer you a savings?

What should I look for, besides a physical walk through, clean title, and the normal property purchase math?

If the property does have an occupant you (if you win the bid) are responsible for getting physical possession of the property, Auction.com does not facilitate this nor does the seller.

The blog tries to incorporate 80s/90s pop culture with real estate, to appeal to more than just residential property investors.I enjoy writing and I think people enjoyed reading the first several posts, I just have no idea how to get it in front of more people. 

I am not used to trading, as my job is more into physics.