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Can anyone please tell me where to find wholesale deals online? 

These techniques, while still doable today, had its heyday in the 1970s and early 1980s when double digit interest rates combined with no due on sale clause accounted for the majority of real estate sales activity.  99.9% of loans are such that the lender wants to know the source of the down payment.  

However, when the offer is for a bank REO the bank want a proof of funds letter that shows that the person making the offer has the money in an account under his/her name showing that the funding is in place.The problem is that the private lender is not releasing the funds to me so that I may place it in my account prior to making the offer.

You'd have to find a real estate company, title company or attorney that has an account they would be willing to hold the funds in (which might be a little tough).

It's a 2023 build so since it's newer construction, that tells me that egress has (hopefully) been properly accounted for and it's a preference issue.

Many counties have online databases for public access.Legal Consultation: Since deciphering legal documents and understanding the implications of various codes can be complex, consulting with a real estate attorney can provide clarity and guidance on how to proceed with clearing the title or addressing any discovered liens.

You can quickly look it up online and start investing in just a few hours. 

Yes, even though mine have names for accounting and titling purposes I'll usually use addresses to a point.

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