Questions regarding County Sheriff Auctions

[Luka Jozic]

I am looking into ways to find better deals to BRRRR and have been looking into auctions. It seems like its a bit risky but also potential for great reward. I understand that I have to pay cash and can't run an inspection. It seems like the best I can do is go to the property and look at the outside and potentially peek through windows. Now of course there could be tons of hidden issues but I feel like if you can get the property at a deep enough discount, you should be covered for the most part. Now some of the questions I have are:
- Other than going to the property and peeking, is there any other way I can get a sense of its condition or hidden issues?

- What are some other things to watch out for that I maybe haven't thought of?

- I see there are some Auctions posted on the MLS that usually include pictures, whats the difference between those and the ones on the County Sheriffs website?
-What other due diligence should be done before joining an auction for a particular property? I mean other than the usual due dilligence?

- Lastly, o you guys think off market or auctions can provide better deals?

[Simon Ashbaugh]

Quote from @Luka Jozic:

I am looking into ways to find better deals to BRRRR and have been looking into auctions. It seems like its a bit risky but also potential for great reward. I understand that I have to pay cash and can't run an inspection. It seems like the best I can do is go to the property and look at the outside and potentially peek through windows. Now of course there could be tons of hidden issues but I feel like if you can get the property at a deep enough discount, you should be covered for the most part. Now some of the questions I have are:
- Other than going to the property and peeking, is there any other way I can get a sense of its condition or hidden issues?

- What are some other things to watch out for that I maybe haven't thought of?

- I see there are some Auctions posted on the MLS that usually include pictures, whats the difference between those and the ones on the County Sheriffs website?
-What other due diligence should be done before joining an auction for a particular property? I mean other than the usual due dilligence?

- Lastly, o you guys think off market or auctions can provide better deals?

 Ive had a few clients look into this deal sourcing route. They always end up coming back for off market stuff. Not saying auctions arent a good route, thats just the trend ive seen.