(I can say that as someone from massachusetts)But people need to be careful as a CFD is consumer debt and if the borrower contests - all that interest they owe you could be wiped out as if you are not sending statements, I believe the law is then interest could be wiped out and considered invalid.

Tenants wont be hard to find like you mentioned but mindfulness on the protection laws in the process will be important.

While the landlord defined the dwelling unit as his single-family home; the court, after analyzing the statutory definitions of the term, the determined that the dwelling unit at issue was the separate room being rented to the tenant.[2] As a result, the landlord had converted his single unit dwelling into a multi-unit dwelling that was subject to Oakland’s Rent Adjustment Program since the individual rooms were not alienable separate from the title to any other dwelling unit.Under the court’s decision, tenants in Oakland renting rooms in a single-family home or a condominium are entitled to the protections provided by Oakland’s Rent Adjustment Program.

I'm looking for ways I can "protect" this private lender. 

Consumer mindset, they've never been business owners with a producers mindset.

This protects you in case the buyer defaults.Lastly, keep in mind that owner financing comes with some risk.

Is it common to protect your list or are you open to sharing with fellow investors your know?

Vance, elaborated on the idea, with Vance advocating the development of non-protected federal lands for housing.

This structure can provide liability protection and potential tax benefits.Consult with a Lawyer: A real estate attorney can help you form the entity and ensure it's set up correctly for property ownership and management.2.

I enjoy your perspective and purpose-driven attitude, there is no substitute for hard work over an extended period of time.As relates to this topic, protecting my guys (many of them pro athletes) is important to me.