They would like to retire in the US and want to find out if it is possible to obtain an EB-5 visa for investing in real estate.

I believe the best way to do it would be to track down the lien holder and see if they'd sell you the note, however then you'd have to go through the foreclosure process yourself which I believe is a lengthy and expensive route (i.e. lawyer fees, title fees, etc.)

I would see ABC Bank is the mortgage holder on the preforeclosure list.   

And yeah, this seems to go against what the books say about being 1st lien holder with a mortgage filed with the county.  

So the "jr. lien holder" being the 2nd mortgage right?

I have SS clients who want to sell to their 2nd lien holder who is an associate of theirs.

i have a pretty good buyers list but can always find more :) I wanted to research seller finance note holders and search for other ways to find sellers just dont know exact wording to look up.

Look for full voucher holders and you should be good.

As a buy and holder, I need to know what the property will rent for to do an analysis.  

They may release that parcel depending on the LTV at this time, otherwise you may need to pay down the loan.If you have an existing equity funded note, seller financed, wrapping that loan is an extension of credit requiring the note holder's consent.