auction "START" price is lower but the "END" bidded price may not, others than that, auction property are 'normally' problematic properties ... so only if you reall know properties, its intrinsic value, its fundamental value and the additional work required to add value, then auction is a place you go, else it may not be.

the process of participating properties auction is also a lengthy process ...

but you can always start as to have some fun first without actually bidding .... as time goes, you will know if that is your cup of tea.