The fact the seller wants to do as is cash only leads me to believe there may be more rehab than I can see from the photos or what’s in the listing description.

in the "description section" CNTRL+FIND "vacancy".

.$2,220 tax amount.Last sold in 2007 for $178,100Comparable sales prices in the area average around $130,000.For the property description they quote, "Looking for a project?

As we all know that calling a loan due is not in an underwriters' job description.

About your method, I have attempted it before on our county clerks site, which is kind of a tricky site and to view the documents you have to pay$5 a piece.So for example, I put in the legal description for a property I know has 2 different liens, one I just wholesaled actually.That brings up a window with 9 different documents, 4 are listed as equity security instruments w 4 different companies, 3 are affidavits, 1 is a homestead and 1 is an agreement.

It probably has a descriptive address or "meets & bounds'.Again a good title abstractor shoud be able to help you.

Am I reading the description of what a wholesaler does wrong or do they have more tools at his/her disposal to find deals?

In this particular description it is using the TIC form of title to administer the input and output of the capital from both parties.  

The property is still listed on real estate sites but has 'pre-foreclosure' on the description.

After you verify the cash price, post your ad with lots of pictures, a detailed description, and an email so potential buyers can reach you.