The banks only release homes in bulk first to institutional investors (Wall Street).

Blanket mortgage for multiple properties being acquired at one time is a good way to go.There are pit falls, you need a release amount for each property so they may be sold at a reasonable price with a reasonable reduction of the loan.

That stated, I don't want to present something that has no body at all, so in that situation how do you get off the ground even in a small way if the dream is the only real thing you have to show.

If they were payed off out of the estate, would I see a release of the lien in the probate records (right now I do not see that they have been released, but only the record of the lien itself)?

You'll need:Get copy of promissory note Recent mortgage statementAuthorization to release info and request to change address (to loan servicer) signed by borrower.Have real estate attorney create a title holding trust OR use the one Ward Hanigan uses (Foreclosure Forum dot com). 

If Not, then do I have to go through a quitclaim process or negotiate/pay off the IRS lien to get the release?

While land parcel databases are often able to be viewed free and publicly online, towns and counties can be guarded when it comes to releasing their actual land parcel data files (even if they are public record).  

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Clearance is agreed acceptance based on contracted due diligence, an escrow officer is not responsible for the due diligence, just obtaining the clearance to release funds.

In many states title companies will not release EM unless both parties sign cancellation agreements..