You in no way rented to a government entity. 

Still working on setting up an entity.

Your friend would send the funds to the agent, when the docs are signed, the funds are released to your LLC, or whatever entity is taking the Note. 

A Series LLC is a complex entity and is only available in certain states.

As per FCC this is the definition of a telemarketer:The term telemarketer means the person or entity that initiates a telephone call or message for the purpose of encouraging the purchase or rental of, or investment in, property, goods, or services, which is transmitted to any person.So it's still a very diffuse topic and I doubt, it's that easy to sue a private person for calling someone they don't know once.

Mike, each lender has their different overlays, but if you’re looking to get a hard money and or Bridge loan to begin the BRRRR  strategy, here’s a list of the most common documents lenders may ask for:- experience / track record- personal financial statement- scope of work / budget- LLC entity docs- maybe bank statements (lender dependent)everyone is different and each loan is a snowflake.

The ownership shifts from privately owned to entity owned and Beneficiaries of the Trust remains anonymous and not public record which will not trigger the due on sale clause according to the Garn-St.Germain Act of 1982. 

Those entities you describe are shielded and independent, whatever that means, and should be protected.

I live in CA and plan to invest into a RE rental property in Florida incorporating business entities for an assets protection. 

Dodd Frank will apply...see below.Not More Than 3 Properties Exemption Any person or entity cannot provide seller financing to an owner occupant more than 3 times in a 12 month period without using a MLO (mortgage loan originator).