1. Obtain a list. This is usually done through the County assessor.

2. Narrow your selection. The conditions of the neighborhood may influence the future cell. How should invest in.

3. Pull records, county etc. you are look at the property to see what current conditions in and see what improvements of a done to it.

4. Determine exit strategy and maximum bid. Depending upon if you want to read the property or resell it may influence what kind of home you want to buy.

5. Auction registration and bid. It might be good to attend an option prior to participating, so you can see how it is run.

6. If you are interested in investing in more than one property, you might want to do it in the same area for the ease of management