Then I typically get as a response, "But I figured if I contacted the bank directly, I could cut out the middle man and save us both time and money", and while on the surface that may sound good, any perceived time and money savings is all but gone when I have to spend time and money explaining to my examiners, regulatory agencies, auditors, CRA agencies, Compliance Departments and so many other entities why I sold a home through direct contact and negotiation with a buyer, instead of listing it with an agent and maintaining that "Arms Length" relationship.

Have your properties inside an entity, might be an LLC, then admit members to the LLC, they can contribute to their capital account, some day they may be able to exchange the capital for assets held in the company.

Using this method of "vesting" the wholesaler's name or entity is not on the contract to buy.

Actually, I am in need of more direction on setting up an entity...can anyone point to a good resource?

With respect to the SAFE Act there is no difference for compliance between a mobile home and a SFD sitting on dirt.So, as Ken and Donna proceed, consider that there is no difference between a ranch style 3/2 and a double wide 3/2 as to the financing arrangement.The key aspects I might expect will be as to the structure of entities devised to originate financing and in making or funding a transaction and in servicing the loan after it's made.

I think I know where you are trying to go, but in reality (for most people reading this) assignees will rarely be the same (predictable) entity over and over.

Nor can the LLC engage in any transaction with any other disqualified person or entity.

Again, at the very least you should be buying in a business entity if there is any financing.

The LLC will be a separate entity that I will set up.

The Act covers any person or entity, there is no exemption based on your entity being a Trust. :)