However, I have seen a simple return with supplemental documents that are simply blank that should be supressed.

If you did, you'd simply close with one of them and then move on.So, go get some!

No, you said how does one find a "deal" without a wholesaler, it's very simple, you simply put in the work to either (A) be found by these sellers who are "deals"     -OR- (B) you approach them yourself. 

This is a tough business but if you want to try I recommend either simply contacting the local tax sale office and ask them what the process is.

but it sounds like your mind is made up on this mentor.. flipping right now is a pretty tough gig for a beginner depending on market. very low inventory then sky high rates for your buyers. so use caution be careful also make sure you have a GREAT RE Broker who knows the values and what you should and shouldn't do in the rehab to maximize your returns. these things are very market specific U simply need to make sure your matching what is expected in the market you choose.. 

What has brought the most ROI is simply talking to people (people I know, and also strangers), and helping. 

I am not here to save anybody, I am simply telling the youngster here's a hand up not a foot down.

The part you are missing is if that claim were to arise why wouldn’t the plaintiffs attorney simply list the deed holder in the claim?

AS a HML I have seen this play out with investors that drink the sub too coolaid and are simply not financially capable to handle issues when things go sideways.I have also personally bought over 100 sub to deals in my career..

I was personally censored multiple times by one of the most well-known BP employees simply because her opinions are very leftist and mine are very correct. ;) The bottom line: it's their website and they pull the strings.