Just be really careful here. 7% is NOT a good rate for this deal at all, and youre going to have to generate a massive amount of gross income each month to stay solvent.

Cl. 84 (2012), the Court carefully analyzed the regulatory history of the exceptions, and concluded that the “government control” exception does apply to emailed proposals.

If he is planning to meet someone and get cash, he could meet me, and the police... not sure the police would care or entertain doing something like this, but why not ask.Any other suggestions in case I find the "rental company" and can reach out?

Used carefully, they can be an excellent tool for investments. 

As an example, I personally do not care for oil heat:  I do not like the liability of storing several hundred or thousand gallons of fuel oil (effectively diesel) on the property and, do not trust tenants to keep the tank filled.Regardless of the heating solution you choose, your best return comes from the fuel you do not use (Negawatts or Negabarrels).  

I don’t care much for landlord headaches.

If he is the only one lending he will be auto 1st lien holder and yes attorney will take care of that.

Run your numbers carefully and triple check.

If my guys and gals I fund want to use them I don't care I just don't want to deal with them.PS I like the car business if I was not doing this I would own a dealership... and I would finance sub prime auto debt.. big money in that these days.a few of my fishing buddies own big stores like Toyata and Chevey stores they as you well know make bank.. 

Sounds like you're way ahead of the game with your job skills - I wish I had half of those abilities to take care of our rental properties!