I'm still curious about people working together with the next highest bidder (presumably one with discount) winning.I appreciate your insight, I've read several of your posts and bookmarked your site in my research on investing here in Detroit! 

If I'm one of the first people looking at it or if I have a direct line to the seller, I might try to get an idea of the price range before I go.

People do it both ways, it depends on your risk tolerance and how much equity you have to work with.

My hope is that the clientele we bring in won't completely trash the place but I realize that is just wishful thinking and that people, regardless of income/ what they are willing to pay, can behave like animals (I was in the auto industry before becoming an attorney and the things I saw walking trades will forever haunt me). 

Great real estate investing community here in Austin - lots of good people, meetups etc

It's hard to hand off work or certain tasks because it's hard to trust others, but most times you can find help from people that are better than you and more efficient.

Many people are interested in creating an off-grid home in this secluded jungle location, primarily for disconnection and relaxation purposes.If you're interested in short-term rentals (STRs), investing in this area may not be the best option.

People are broke.

I literally was using the biggerpockets.com/meet and messaging people in my area trying to connect.

When people cause damages that aren't accidental though such as smoking weed in the property, I still charge the guests and hold them accountable for breaking the house rules.