But thinking about the BRRRR process.

Being an Owner/Builder and hiring subs yourself is not legal in a lot of states (unless it is on your own primary residence).

They like this because they know buyer broker is helping the buyer understand the process, find a commercial retail attorney, help line up financing with capital markets, etc. 

A duplex/multifamily could work but the tenant friendly laws in the bay area have me concerned that an extended eviction process would kill any reserves and risk losing the property.  

Your decision-making process will be aided by knowing your objectives.Determine how much risk you can take.

I would disagree with just hiring someone hourly but that is certainly a choice; at $150/hr you will not be getting experienced advisors that can do higher level deep work and real planning.  

I am interested in bidding on it and as a part of my research I have seen a lot on what process it would take to get the previous owner out of the house.   

Developing expertise in auction processes and accurately estimating renovation costs are crucial.

My husband and I do all our own work so the value of these wouldn’t be as much as hiring out.

I'm a Realtor in the Nashville area and have some familiarity with the process of international wholesaling.