The usage of would

[word5810]

Where would I have money? I really don't have a single cent. I don't even have money for lunch.

Is there anyone who can explain to me the meaning of the underlined sentence and the usage of 'would' in it?

[Rover_KE]

In what context did you see this question?

[RobertT]

I think in this context, the use of "would" is because the speaker assumes that it is impossible or highly unlikely that he will be able to find some money in a short period of time.

Am I right?

[RonBee]

The statement could be rephrased this way:
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If I have any money I would like you to tell me where it is.

(Awaiting further contributions.)

[bhaisahab]

Maybe "Where would I get money?" "To obtain" rather than "to have".

[allenman]

I would say "Where would I find money"...

Not a teacher

[philo2009]

I would interpret 'have' here in the literal, physical sense of 'hold/keep/store' (cf. I have the documents here in my wallet), the whole therefore being an elliptical counterfactual, meaning Where would I have/keep money, even if I possessed any?