Hi @Travis Salley, Not a great goal if you'd like to stay independent (no equity partners).

The result may have been different had the investor required the homeowner to see independent legal counsel regarding the initial transactions to prevent claims of ‘over reaching’ and ‘duress.’" 

Bret Kingcade you’re probably overthinking this.Contact the title company independently, not through an agent.

I'm using real estate as an ends to financial independence, and that freedom as the means to an end in community and social entrepreneurship.

It would help my growth (and progress toward financial independence) to have his capital to play with but I want to be sure and make a deal that benefits everyone. 

You are now FIRE (Financially Independent through Real Estate).

Yes you’re an independent contractor but you’ll want to have that discussion just to be up front with them.

Although, I have to thank him, because I see the potential of real estate investment being my knight-in-shining-armor bringing me to my goal of Financial Independence in the next five years. 

Just getting into the cash flow/financially independent life idea myself.

Independent academic experts from Stanford, UC Berkeley and the USC all agree these policies will discourage new construction and reduce availability of affordable and middle-class housing – and drive up rents for many Californians.