There are a lot of gimmicks out there, such as eviction protection plans, free maintenance plans, etc. and Nomad is well aware that "guaranteed rent" sounds like a great selling point. 

In my opinion, you want something that will protect you, but is also understandable for everyone signing.Keep in mind that at the end of the day, here in Illinois, the state is generally contractor-friendly in the court of law, so making sure you document everything clearly with payment will protect you against any potential mechanics liens.We have had several projects that did not go perfectly here in Chicago because we overpromised and didn't keep tight enough documentation. 

Quote from @Mike Dawson: An LLC is useful for two things: anonymity and legal protection.

I'm interested in learning what others in a similar situation use for asset protection from potential lawsuits.

Instead I would just need to do the title search first, then once I pay the down payment file a memorandum for the amount I paid them, and then record the purchase and sale contract/land contract with the county so it's on record and clouds the title for extra protection.

In fact, I’d always protect a broker.

So even if you pick a state with stronger protections like WY or NV, the cause of action arose in the state where the tenant fell, so likely that the court where the accident happened would have jurisdiction.

The buyer does not need to use that particular lender, they are simply trying to protect their clients interests the best they can.Go back to your lender and get the pre-approval letter, else your offer will likely not be accepted.

Keep in mind, even with this strategy, reassessment might still occur in the future.For a 100% seller-financed deal, ensure the terms clearly state the tax responsibilities and get expert legal advice to protect your interests.

Got it.What we include in the process as well, is "how best to protect yourself from the "due on sale", what happens if the renter stops paying, what if the seller won't vacate, how to get a title report, why to not use a real estate agent, how does this affect my taxes, what makes for a good deal, what exit strategy to use, how do I hold title, what happens when the seller comes back later and demands to be taken off of the loan, how do I hold insurance, what happens when a roof or waterheater need to be repaired or replaced, and on and on.