It depends on how much asset protection you're looking to gain and if you are taking the deal down with financing.

*new to BP; first post” 1st year Wholesaler & I’m in talking with a seller who does not want to sign an agreement until I have located an end-buyer.Is this option possible (should I proceed), considering I have no protection on the deal other than verbal agreement?

What kind of things should I be thinking about to protect myself personally?

This bill is very likely to pass since the typical mom and pop owners who own smaller buildings/single family homes will still be protected.

We're both protected regardless married, but check with an attorney.   

Not my area of expertise.

How do I protect myself from developers from back-dooring me on this?

That last months rent protects you somewhat in the event they need to break the lease.  

There will not be any new apartments being constructed with rent control and that new law on requiring solar panels in effect.Get the word out and protect investor, home owners, and landlords  https://twitter.com/prop10flawshttps://www.mercurynews.com/2018/08/25/editorial-p...

I say this because the 'Protection' aspect touted by the LLC has never been tested in court (so i've been told by a lawyer).