Blimey ... also, dont escrow anything you dont have to, the banks squirrel cash away out of your pocket to protect them from you not paying ... this happens at closing and no one mentions it.

If offer is accepted tho, and we are binding into a purchase agreement should there be special wording in the contingency for protection?

A good HOA can protect your property and value; a bad one can destroy your enthusiasm for life and faith in humanity.

I'd just like my name somewhere in the contract that protect my interest but is that enough

I’m planning on buying at least 3 properties by year end and more ongoing in the future if possible.I don’t understand the best asset protection strategy.

That said, if his wholesale contract with the Seller is set to expire in a few days, he probably has no agency agreement protection for having introduced you to the property like a Realtor would have. 

All of this is basically insurance you need to protect yourself.  

We have many consumer protection statutes, but we truly live in a Buyer Beware/ Caveat Emptor world. 

However, knowledge of the local law/ordinances, a solid lease, and associated documents can save a bunch of headaches and give an extra layer of lessor protection.

This is really the main "protection" Seller has in the Seller-financing arrangement and he is allowing a higher LTV than any traditional lender would.4.