There are different ways to originate a note, dual control is required and compensating factors that just aren't mentioned here.

I'm actually on the same track, planning on doing my first deal in January.One concern I have is with your best friend's mom as a source of funds.

Considering that I found articles going back to 2010 I find it very hard to believe that there seems to be no one on here that has a track record over a 5 year time frame or more with the company.Even if everything you said is true you should think about being more upfront with the risks or downsides because even if everything is true the way it is advertised seems fishy as does the way you answered the questions on here in “ad speak”.  

You have 18 properties and a portfolio of several million (based on your average) so you have a pretty good track record behind you.

I tried to keep accurate track of the hours on this specific deal, but if you count all of the hours and dollars I've spent over the years on real estate education, evaluating deals, making real estate contacts and even surfing Bigger Pockets, the numbers wouldn't look so sexy.Someone asked Tim Ferris (4-hour workweek) once how he was able to do all his personal reading, blogging and networking in just 4 hours a week.

http://www.justice.gov/usao/id/news/2013/dec/andersonskinner%2012092013.htmlHere is an editorial about it expanding on what went on...http://www.lewrockwell.com/2013/12/william-norman-grigg/police-state-justice/

All of which the OP has to foot the bill to defend against.Sometimes, as clearly the case is here, you have to do a little rough justice and think outside the box, otherwise you get stuck dancing with an irrational person.Perhaps the OP could offer cash for keys....

You are defenetly on the right track looking at other leases, have you tried nolo.com

OK How do I fast track it to say Orlando areas, Jacksonville?

Keeping track of the regulations, highway taxes, permits for the types of hauling you're doing, drivers logs, and paying the costs of insurance and fuel makes it a tough way to earn a living.