If it is a deal that I plan on pursuing, I will bring in multiple general contractors to give me quotes on the work.

Glad you finally decided to engage the community.

Even major fixers with serious issues are getting multiple offers.

There were multiple GFCI outlets that didn't work.

If multiple offers on the table, clean and simple, even at potentially lower price, will often win the bid.

Although I think buying at auction and rehabbing is dramatic within itself, of course it has to be amplified to keep people engaged.

So I *can* have multiple VA loans out, as long as they dont exceed what.. maximum VA allowance, or what I *personally* qualify for?

It was lower than the asking and the sellers initially were disappointed but when they saw their friends sitting for months and eventually a year they were real happy they took my advice.The fact is it costs money to sit on a property and it cost you buyers if you price it wrong...If you price it to low you will get multiple offers so in my opinion set the tone and price it aggressive and move on to the next deal.

Competition is very tight with multiple offers going into buy transactions from what I've seen.

Multiple refinances can affect your credit and it can take years before the savings on the refinance payoff the closing costs.Most likely the loan on the $75k purchase is at very low rate and it would be wise to keep it there.