So, the winner of such an auction, or the lien holder if there are no bidders, becomes the owner.

If I don't use it, that waste probably offsets the minimal savings so not sure it is really worth it.I do think about attending the Peak Building supply auction when they are in town but I never have.

The only time I've seen a list price with no comps is when there was a auction the agent was trying to avoid came up.

People have many different strategies for finding investment properties including yellow letter campaigns, working with REO brokers, foreclosure auctions, MLS, etc.I am not sure why people have told you to stay away from listed homes.

New to tax deed sales. Can I hire someone to attend an auction and bid for me if the county does not have online sales?

Buying at an auction is very risky.

There is at least one discussion related to Florida Tax deeds in this next thread:http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/41/topics/68977-foreclosure-auction-sheriff-sale-and-trustee-sale-faq

REO/Auction/Short sale?

Most of the HUDs that come up for auction are built between 1997-2008.

I don't know how close this guy is to having it go to auction so I'm not sure of the time constraints...