I didn't read all of the post here but yes, it is totally normal for the sellers to want an accepted contract or at least an LOI before releasing this info.

The SEC has finally released rules for Title III of the JOBS Act, the equity crowdfunding law. 

FYI and depending on the title company they may want a release, if so you can send on the case law to them to get them to insure or change title companies.

If Scenario Two is agreed to--then I would hire a college student to help me with a press release and marketing campaign.  

They said if I sent in a bunch of pictures and an “Affidavit of Property Value” stating why I think the property is only worth $2500 they would consider providing a partial release of lien for the subject property as long as the seller would sign over his $2500 to the DoR.

Leaving it as what we call a zombie property.Now they don't remove the mtg 90% of the time, (yes they will release the mtg about 10% of the time and boy is that a bonus).

Once repairs are made, the rent is released to you.Are you saying that during rent court, the tenants said repairs were needed so the judge gave more time?

You need to look for a "deed of release" or "release of mortgage" from that lender.

(The owner of the property might not want to release the financials for confidentiality reasons)."

That way you can show properties yourself.And I wouldn't necessarily  assign the contracts, i use an option release contract so I lease with an option from the seller, record the option, then find a tenant buyer, tenant buyer puts down 3%, then a new contract between the seller and the tenant buyer is created, once they release my option and pay my option release feeReason why I do it this way is The tenant buyer will have a hard time getting a mortgage from a bank or mortgage company  if all they get is assigned paperwork