@Andriy Boychuk,When someone try to advise you on the note laws make sure you ask for references or better talk to a lawyer.

Keep in mind your state usury laws and if the buyer is going to live in the property, I would suggest you avoid such an owner carry to avoid the new DF (Dodd Frank) laws and pitfalls that come with it.The question really is, what king of return can you get in another passive investment?

Ultimately case law will help to give guidance here, but given the novelty of the law nobody really knows which way courts will rule.

I would expect an agent not versed in legal law to use such a letter or craft it.

The best license to get is one to practice law!

There is a much higher percentage of Americans that own or rent a house than own stocks.

Not sure what your state laws are regarding L/Os but it could be a possible exit strategy.

Especially of working with preforeclosures, it's good to know laws/rules and procedures so you know what you are talking about.

You need to learn finance, law, biz operations, tax codes and more..

If that's what they do in FL. then put your brother-in-law in the company and pay him $200 a year plus whatever deals he finds, now you're a multi-member company. :)