Consequently I thought I would take this opportunity to introduce myself and possibly meet like-minded individuals who'll be able to essentially "crowd-source" investment opportunities.

The tenant must have told the assessor because he assessed my property there 16% higher than last year and essentially put my $100/month rent increase in the county's coffers.

Yeah, I can certainly see the argument that it could have positive impacts, but it seems like a complicated issue in that most people in that industry around here are afraid that legalization will bring a sever drop in price which will then mean a lot less money in the local economy, folks not able to pay their bills, housing prices dropping...

Aside from your involvement, the two businesses are essentially unrelated, no need to confuse things.  

This could pertain to partnership; accounting practices; rent collection systems; ANYTHING organizationally that will positively impact our business :I'm looking for as many replies as possible as : Thanks in advance !

The flaw he says is that if someone really wanted to get you in trouble, they could, because when you are providing your buyer with a P&S, you are essentially acting as a real estate agent/professional without a license.  

As in, 3 100k properties becomes 1 300k note and then you've essentially reset the counter. 

You essentially have no leverage since they can continue to foreclose on the property unless you pay the Final Judgement amount.  

It essentially is through partnerships with individuals who can secure mortgages.  

No, always consider the economic impact of a property.