You can search by company name, or an individual's name, to see if they're licensed here: https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org/If you just want to verify if there's even a company registered in California under the name they claim to be operating under, you can do that here: https://businesssearch.sos.ca.gov/Also, I just noticed in your second post the terms this company apparently offered you (100% financing, 6 months up to 30 years on any type of property at 4% interest). 

A lot of these deals are too small for serious commercial players and too big for residential, since they are greater than 4 units. 

The IRS recently provided guidance regarding eligibility under the CARES Act and specified that a qualified individual includes an individual who has a reduction in pay (or self-employment income) due to COVID-19.

Also, if you plan on partnering with this individual long-term, I think a 50/50 will induce less strain on the relationship.

Agent, investor/agent etc...If you have any questions, just put it up here, or reach out individually, you will get help.

I realize things might be a bit limited because of COVID, but I'd really like to spend more time around like-minded individuals. 

The IRS recently provided guidance regarding eligibility under the CARES Act and specified that a qualified individual includes an individual who has a reduction in pay (or self-employment income) due to COVID-19.

All backyards are individually fenced.

I would be happy to join a team of investors or learn from an individual but just looking to learn as much as i can from the investor side of this business.

To sum it up you can both be on the deed but only one on the mortgage so that you can each qualify for your maximum number of loans individually and get more conventional loans that way.