Having money spread out in multiple investments is more secure in my opinion.

I am a 27 year old IT Security Engineer who is always eager to learn new things.

Since Jan I have done several flips but now I am looking for advice and guidance in accounting, securing hard money loans, innovative methods of finding deals on properties... and a much more! 

A note is a start, but you'll want a security instrument as well.

these are just a few.Do they have all of the security depositsLook at least 2-3 years of P & L statementsHas this owner that is retiring been involved daily and holding the owners hands, or does he have a staff to handle day to day?

But as I said above in either case it has to be probated because that is how title is officially transferred.  

I have been a paramedic for 24 years and have now decided it's time to work for myself and secure my son's college, my retirement and my future in general.

However, some smaller local banks and credit unions will offer a secured line of credit for 70%ish LTV and will place a lien on the home as security, however you have no payments if you don't use the funds, and rates are pretty reasonable (I'm at 5.5%).

When getting financing from a financial institution they will issue an IOU note called a promissory note which secures the loan and details the terms, repayment, penalties, etc.

Armed security 24/ 7  etc etc..