General Partnerships do not off you much liability protection and as a result you see less and less of them around. 

Are there services available that specialize in rehab protection or security?  

I have the cash to bring the loan current, however, how do I protect myself from paying the loan current and losing the deal?

It is also important for us to have personal liability protection to protect our personal assets. 

Then truly care for them...look out for them...protect them...and do it all for nothing and expecting nothing in return.That's the important part. 

In NH there was a recent bill to add two new protected classes:1. 

However, I would take some asset protection steps to protect myself on the front end. 

You also need to be ready to close if you can not wholesale the deal or have contingencies that protect your deposit.On market deals are harder to find in an up market but some investors are successful with agents doing this especially with properties that have had extended days on market without activity.

Dodd-Frank doesn't impact non-owner occupied properties and isn't designed to protect investors. 

Typically, the interest rate is .25%-.50% higher, but then can sometimes be negotiable depending on your situation.That said, for somone just starting out  it probably makes sense to put the first few loans in their name (unless they are purchasing with a few other people) to get your choice of ammortization and the lowest rate, and quit claim it to an LLC if you decide you want an LLC as part of an asset protection strategy.