A super solid tip is to ask a family member to add you to their oldest credit card as an authorized user.

What would I have to worry about if I win the bid?

You can't win a bid and then get a loan.

Could probably use savings and max out my credit cards and liquidate other assets and maybe squeeze by, but, it would leave my financial footprint looking rather sloppy and in rough shape when it comes time for refinance/next purchase.

So, definitely still a win!

I used her credit cards to buy my first deal! 

Come prepared with this years previous wins or lessons you have learned.

It certainly doesn't hurt.Manipulate the system, win the game, make the money.

If you win, its up to YOU to collect, which is a new adventure on it's own. 

Athletes, Entrepreneurs and Philanthropists Visualize to WinIf you want to see a beautiful example of visualization, watch The Queen’s Gambit, the story of a young chess player who uses her visualization skills to win tournaments.The practice has been used for decades with Olympic and other leading athletes to improve performance and accomplish goals.