I'm afraid that the answer to almost every question you ask is: "That depends."

I think a lot of tenants are afraid that the landlord will be able to draw the rent without their permission somehow, and aren’t aware that they are still in control of when it gets paid.Beyond that, I think many just don’t have a bank account.

@Derek L Mooy Good idea, never be afraid to step back from a big decision like this and think it through

His main concern is that he will be in a 2nd lien position and he is afraid of what could happen to his investment if the deal goes bad.

That's what im afraid of, giving it to another amateur agent and they letting it sit.

Biggest hurdle currently is the fact we have out of state investors from a high cost of living areas that are not afraid to "overpay" to secure a 6-8% return.

I'm afraid that if I don't take another significant step forward, this idea of investing in real estate will begin to fade and I will only ever think what could have been.

The son dismissed the civil lawsuit 2 weeks later and I got a long e-mail from him trying to make his case, but it didn't matter at all at that point.What I learned: 1) it ain't over till it's over, 2) smaller, attentive investors can do battle with and overcome wily, deadbeat borrowers, 3) don't be afraid of the threat of a lawsuit when you are in the right and are doing the right things in a legal way, 4) BK judges have a lot of power, tend to give the debtors a LOT of leeway, and expect creditors to take a back seat

I do not have a lot of  experience but I am not afraid to hustle! 

Don't be afraid to negotiate!