Trust your spidey sense :)You could make sure your lease is clear about consequences for breaking it early, and make sure you get a security deposit.Has he lived separately from his family before?  

As is, if you approach a private lender you can secure their loan with a new project.

I could establish security measures for these homes such as alarm systems and upgraded windows and doors to minimize burglary and offer tenants more peace of mind.

After a very long career in education with limited income,  I  decided to explore other avenues that can secure the financial future of my family.  

When done correctly this method can provide liquidity, guaranteed returns, security from creditors, disability protection, and finally a death benefit.  

Are you seeking debt through a note, secured by the real estate, so that you can hold as a rental?

This article was on the front page on finance.yahoo.com couple days ago.I don't think he holds any security licenses or financial advisory certification like the series 65, 6, 63 or CFP, but he is a computer science major who started a personal finance blog 10 years ago because he was bored.

I have 2 in Tierra Robles, one I have to sell for cash out unless I can secure a LOC to use for down payments in conjunction with something like a 65% ARV loan for quick rehab projects.  

I have not had good luck finding any resources (realtors, lendors, contractors, etc)  that are ready to go even though I have cash and feel I should not have any trouble securing lending.Regards

The loan with a security interest in the house is 1st position is for the $261,000 purchase price with 2 points up front , 11% interest with interest only monthly payments, remainder due on sale.