Home going to Auction; can I buy beforehand?

There's a home in the community where I own a current rental that's about to go to Auction on April 3rd for $90,000. Is there a way for me to intercept in a short sale before it goes to Auction? I already have a rental in that community that's smaller bringing in $400/month in passive income. It'd be awesome to snag a second. I'm just concerned about what the inside looks like. We know how foreclosures are treated, and I don't want to end up biting off more than I can chew.