With a mortgage the borrower signs a Note and a mortgage creates a lien on the property to secure the debt which must be recorded in the public records to provide notice to third parties. 

exactly I fund wholesalers in SC all the time.. its a boon to my business  :)  these laws are sweeping the nation.. its consumer protection U just have to many deals go wonky and complaints are filed so regulators are finally taking notice to this acitivty..

Some houses have so many decorations, misc. items around the house it is difficult to notice when things go missing over time.Hope this helps! 

So when my 90 days was up, you would think he would notice & keep working with me to get a deal done, right?

If you notice a vehicle repossession – definitely ask more questions about this.

The contract must contain:the contractor’s name, address and telephone numberthe approximate start and completion date, including any contingencies that would change the completion datea description of the work to be performed and the materials to be provided to the consumer, including make; model number or any other identifying information; and the agreed-upon price for the work and materialsa notice advising you that you have three business days to cancel the contract, unless during an emergency you waive the right in writinga notice that all payments received by the contractor prior to completion of the contract work must be deposited in an escrow account

@Jay Hinrichs has posted on that in the past.Many people like to try and hide their identity because of the spotlight effect which refers to how people often overestimate how much others notice (or care about) them, effectively inflating their own importance in society. 

Has anyone else noticed this? 

Common Reasons to Terminate a Contract by General ContractorNon-payment: If the owner fails to pay multiple milestone payments, then the general contractor can terminate the contract after giving notice.

The lender has a duty to track their loans and recorded documents are notice of the change in ownership.The most serious problem is when a "kitchen table transaction" is used and not-recording the deed is used to intentionally hide the transfer.