My understanding is the key is to keep separate bank accounts and financial transactions.

You can get the cashier's check and do any other banking transactions from the convenience of your home office or mobile device without ever going to the branch with any of these banks. 

The gist of it is that when you dispose of your entire interest in a passive activity in a fully taxable (as opposed to a tax-deferred) transaction to a non-related party, i.e., selling a non-grouped rental property in a taxable sale to a non-related party, both current and suspended passive activity losses generated by that activity can be deducted. 

Tips or tricks that would help make transactions go smoother.

If a bank sells a note to Dion at 87K, they know he's in the business of selling, he sells for 95K to someone else, that is an arm's length transaction, the borrower had nothing to do with it.

If this is how it works, do I ever go through the title company like I would in a normal wholesale transaction?

The location you're referencing will likely require substantial rehab capital.There may be some out of state investor who hears NC and throws their money at a portfolio, but this feels like it'd need to be cash transaction.

My go to for lowest hassles, taxes and  transaction costs are Lease Options or selling directly to the renters. 

These foundational elements enable you to navigate transactions successfully and make informed decisions.While there are many resources available, including courses and mentorships, the reality is that without a foundational knowledge base, you might struggle to apply what you've learned effectively in real-world scenarios.

On the October 21, 2024 sale, the 1031 was started with a Qualified Intermediary that same day, so the transaction is a  transaction governed by Rev.