If I pay cash for a property that is being wholesaled to me, will I get possession---and thus be able to work on the place--- more quickly than if I financed through my bank?

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This was a question in the forum that I responded to. Seeing as I went in-depth with my response, I decided to make it into a forum post, in hopes this information may be helpful to other newbies. Please keep in mind ...