Auctions are typically Post-Foreclosure, not Pre-Foreclosure unless the homeowner decides to hire an auctioneer to sell the property.

California law requires abandoned tenant property under certain circumstances to be sold at public auction.

The auctions are just as dry as the MLS and wholesaler deals. 

It is not uncommon for auctions like this one to get rescheduled multiple times before ever actually making it to the courthouse steps. 

@Jacqueline Wright  Every auction is different so the first items to check: do they allow financing if you win the auction? 

So are you spending $100s of dollars per property prior to the tax deed auction for title research? 

Quote from @John Friendas: Quote from @Chris Seveney: When buying at auction you will have zero ability to sue (and win) an auction site if information is not correct.  

Dumb question - but are these auctions online only, or in-person? 

The law firm handling tax foreclosures for the county put the tennis court lot up for auction.

You can usually request this from a title company or look into public records in your county’s clerk or recorder’s office.If you’re not sure how to navigate this, contacting the auction house or a real estate attorney familiar with foreclosure auctions can help ensure there aren’t surprises.