So it’s important to be able to analyze properties on an individual basis for comparison purposes, too.

If there's key information missing or some of my assumptions are wrong, just make some up.This is my first post - I tried googling this.As I wrote this I realized: -individual homes are normally custom built with the intention for the owner to live and enjoy that house, so a lone house being built to sell is unlikely. housing developments add scale

Are you more weary of him, the individual, the validity of the note he is selling, terms, or the actual asset behind the note?

We are hoping to team up with a local individuals that are knowledgeable on the area and understands what to look for in an investment property.

This will avoid the person running away with your money and will allow other contractors to potentially provide feedback on his work(to see if they are good or bad).Yes - this does mean having to individually hire and find contractors for electricians, plumbers, roofers, flooring people.

I've actually already met some phenomenal, like-minded individuals on this website that I'm VERY excited to collaborate with and grow, and if anyone reading this would like to work together, great! 

You can search by company name, or an individual's name, to see if they're licensed here: https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org/If you just want to verify if there's even a company registered in California under the name they claim to be operating under, you can do that here: https://businesssearch.sos.ca.gov/Also, I just noticed in your second post the terms this company apparently offered you (100% financing, 6 months up to 30 years on any type of property at 4% interest). 

The IRS recently provided guidance regarding eligibility under the CARES Act and specified that a qualified individual includes an individual who has a reduction in pay (or self-employment income) due to COVID-19.

Also, if you plan on partnering with this individual long-term, I think a 50/50 will induce less strain on the relationship.

Agent, investor/agent etc...If you have any questions, just put it up here, or reach out individually, you will get help.