I was going to try and go to some foreclosure auctions.

I’m preparing to participate in the upcoming San Diego County tax auction and am trying to understand how other investors typically finance these acquisitions.In my case, the strategy would be purchasing properties significantly below market value and structuring financing secured by the property itself.Does anyone here have experience with lenders or private capital that fund auction purchases with structures such as:• First position on the property after purchase• Short-term bridge financing (6–12 months)• Funding based on conservative loan-to-value after acquisitionSince auction purchases often require quick closings, I’m curious how others structure this with private lenders or capital partners.Any insight from investors who have done this before would be very helpful.How do investors typically finance tax auction acquisitions?

Rather than checking every possible lien type manually, I'd prioritize a full title search on your top 3-5 targets per auction.

I swear in MN they can redeem up to 3 years after the auction.

PRAISE JESUS ! 

i'm guessing you get the addresses online prior to the auction than drive by to see their state and come up with an opinion on value? 

I have analyzed a lot of deals, made an offer on one (no go), and I am exploring the monthly sheriff sale foreclosure auctions in my area. 

Delinquent Properties, Foreclosure Auctions, FSBO (For Sale By Owner) Listings, Real Estate Wholesalers, Real Estate Investment Groups, Social Media, Real Estate Forums, "We Buy Houses" signs, County Courthouse Filings, Real Estate Auctions, Expired M L S Listings, Expired Lease Listings and the list goes on.

Online property auction runs March 10- March 15, 2023Anyone around the world can bid in the online property tax auctionTo participate, bidders must register before March 2 at the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s tax auction website.Bidders are required to submit a refundable $1,000 deposit and a non-refundable $35 processing fee (some parcels may require a larger deposit), according to the San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office.

Don't take their current landlord's word on it - if they aren't paying on time of course the current landlord will want to get rid of them and will likely praise them as great on-time payers.