[socolais]

If you're uncomfortable with a first meeting at his house, that's all it takes. Either find someone else or somewhere else. Surely there's a starbucks in the neighborhood that would serve as neutral ground.

On the otherhand, every encounter carries some risk. I think it's unlikely this is some nefarious trap where you'll suffer physical harm. Tell a friend you're going and have them give you a call after your arrival - if you don't answer, call the cops. The phone call is a perfect milestone to evaluate the evening. If things aren't going so well, it's an easy segue for your departure.

Does he have certifications that look real??? Drive around his neighborhood and through the alleys too. Call the police and ask about any unusual activity in the neighborhood (don't give the cops his actual address, use street intersections to describe the area).