For me I require it to do a proper screening since I pull my own credit reports, and I can't do that with out a SSN. 

Hey I just got approved for my Heloc and am ready to invest in my first official rental property.

I want to become a wholesaler with the proper training from an expert.

This is a definition of an employee, not contractor.If they are properly hired, then you can deduct their labor.

If you are the one doing the BPOs to do your job properly you would need to estimate market value, which as an investor usually isn't where you want to be buying at price-wise.

As a result, they did not demonstrate that the foreclosure sales were valid to convey title to the subject properties, and their requests for a declaration of clear title were properly denied."

Can anyone suggest a good place to start in order to properly build a business on private lending.

I will definitely seek counsel for more information on the proper legalities. 

At the beginning of escrow when purchasing this unit, I asked for the proper documents to be sent to me so I know what I can and cant do within my flip, but unfortunately the proper documents weren't sent to me which led me to assume I could move forward with my project. 

Kinda makes it official.