Can I buy direct from owner prior to Florida Foreclosure Auction?

[Matthew Rollo]

Good afternoon BP,

I want to start buying from the foreclosure auctions in my county here in Florida. Lots of activity on those auctions though and typically get bid up higher then my MAO.

I know how to find the owner and contact them directly but what is the process to buying directly from them prior to the auction date? Is it pretty straight forward or is there a ton of hoops to jump through first?

Any input helps!