It makes it an un-reported/un-discovered code compliance case. 

However, when I'm looking for properties next time I will probably try and negotiate something different, like I (or the seller) will pay the 3% if I buy a property she brings me to, but will only pay a smaller flat fee for paperwork, etc. if I end up buying a property I discover myself.

Many a good investor has taken a hit when they discover that their perfect Airbnb project would be more than a tad illegal due to zoning. 

But since then I've published a couple of new VRBO listings and discovered that they were automatically enrolled in the VRBO payments platform.

I've tried searching for other wholesalers in Australia but discovering it's either kind of a rarity or I'm not looking in the right places.

Watch out for electrical panels in closets we discovered here that they are no longer code so when we went for the permit to upgrade the service we had to move the entire panel & service drop. 

Due on sale call risk exists if discovered by the 1st, so have a plan to pay off that first if needed.There are potential tax benefits if the seller isn't a regular homeowner. 

You can finance with a hml or private money or a heloc on your personal residence but you will probably not get a Fannie Mae loan from your local financial institution.

I was looking at Discover as well for similar loans. 

@Kevin Miller told you what works best for him - you've got to discover how it is that you learn.