A real estate investment that removes the middleman, decreases your competition, and buys at a discount. Bidding for properties on the courthouse steps is a thrilling experience. There's nothing like it in the world of real estate, but there's also a lot to learn. With dozens of insider auction secrets that are proven to help maximize returns, Bidding to Buy will show you the skills you need to successfully bid at auction, then turn a healthy profit on your investment. New York Times bestselling author David Osborn and foreclosure expert Aaron Amuchastegui will show you a full blueprint of the foreclosure process, including the repeatable five-step method they have both used to buy thousands of properties. Repeat for optimal returns and uncover profits on your local courthouse steps. --Back cover

Introduction part I -- Introduction part II -- Fortune favors the prepared -- Risk and reward -- Tools of the trade -- Assembling your team -- Five steps -- List -- Drive-by -- Property analysis -- Title review -- Auction -- Next steps and advanced moves -- Behavioral auctionomics -- Now what? -- Money -- Your first courthouse step -- Acknowledgements