@James Staples I understand you are frustrated at your situation but lashing out at people who have actually become successful on their own seems so pointless. 

Getting frustrated and lashing out at everything and everyone may not lead to the best results.How that we know WHY a conventional loan may not work, the same requirement of income and credit will be required to some degree by a portfolio lender as well since most will want you to personally guarantee the loan.  

I take a stick to protect me in case he lashes out.

Well you'll definitely get some beefy debates with people giving their opinions {bracing myself for the impending lashing...}, but I'm of the opinion that yes, that is an amazing strategy.

I got a bit of a back lash on my post for going on Bigger Pockets and asking about private equity lenders. 

As @Frank Maratta noted above, thorough screening can help weed out the serial wrecking-balls, but some people are always going to lash out at a perceived slight or out of frustrations that you may have nothing to do with. 

It is true that sometimes those who have beenripped off will lash out at the first person to tell them the truth butthat's ok.

When you try to educate them with some micro-economic facts, they lash out and deflect.

Hi Sean, I know this amazing designer that's from Brazil and got her degree in LA. She's

I called him back after leaving the doctors appointment and it was nothing more than a tongue lashing regarding what the law says and how I have an obligation to him.