The brokerages fight against each other to win listings from pension funds, insurance companies, Reit's, developers, etc. as it can be a constant stream of business for volume versus ONE OFF listing transactions.I specialize helping buyers exclusively on the buy side more.

It's easier to negotiate a win-win deal when both parties know you don't have to 'prove' any lease violation, non-renewing is just not viewed as negatively as threatening eviction and it gives the tenant time to actually get another place.

I am always willing to learn and love opportunities to partner with people to find a win/ win relationship.

The tricky part is, this is an online auction for a local home, so we have to have proof of funds after winning the auction.

SMALL WINS.

I'm noticing a lot of people in this game are operating on low capital because everyone has been winning the past 6+ years. 

While it may seem that buying from auction is an easy win, unless you're a professional and can tolerate the risk associated with buying at auction, it's a bad idea.

Have you rehabbed a property after winning a auction?

No recorded involuntary liens. would that mean I'm paying the 22.5k in mortgage plus the bid (if I win it?)

You do win if you can take a point or two for the consultant.