What is the best way to provide a legal buffer and prevent your home address from going on public record?

Request a business plan or financial records to gauge their ability to repay the loan.

She also said they have been in business for a long time, that they had proprietary software that used county records to find vacant properties in any state and that they were "A-Rated" by the BBB.

One of the good things about DSCR Lenders is that the guidelines and programs are different and not cookie-cutter 100% equivalent like conventional lenders that all must mirror the GSEs, etc.Most DSCR Lenders will have similar rates and terms and generally similar processes - so generally what will make the "best" one is the best one for your needs - I would focus on any specialties or niches - like short term rentals, if you do multifamily or mixed use, BRRRR Method or focus in on a specific market - find someone who specializes and has a good track record in that niche or area

Maintain separate accounting records for the LLC, have LLC property properly titled in te name of the LLC, and you should be well protected from any attempt to hold you personally liable for LLC acts.  

@Jerome MorelosIt will be similar to what you sign with a bank, there will be a note (which is the iou which states how much you can borrow and at what terms and length)Then there will be a deed in trust (assuming California) which is a recorded document that uses the property as security.

You could make up an assignment, not record it, and send it to the person to hold to secure the loan, but if they recorded it, you would be screwed.

Keep track of this communication in PM software so you have a good record of it.When communication is silent there a high probability something isn't right.

Lawyer, have the air and unit inspected and IMMEDIATELY offer to let the tenant out of the lease with no penalty.... if its unsafe, then you are welcome to let them out to insure their safety.Its BS.... 99% sure the doctor ploy is BS and none of the medical records will support his claim

Your record of this deposit (via teller slip or online transfer) will be your receipt of payment.This elimates complextity and the additional steps/rules that come with using a third party to collect rent.I get an email alert when a tenant makes a deposit, and each rent amount is unique so I know who has paid in case they don't have the teller add a memo to the payment.They can transfer funds online, or walk in to a local branch with cash, personal check, wampum, etc.