Would you personally intentionally go out and do this?  

Even when I did reach them the first time,  the other person on the other line sounds like a moron who doesn't know how to help. 

He’s not a pushy salesman, and I’ve got a business partner who has worked with him for the last 10 years without any issues.As for your situation, I wouldn’t say it sounds like a Ponzi scheme, but I’d strongly recommend meeting with the fund sponsor in person and asking as many questions as you can.

I think I was having a hard time seeing the value of turnkey properties because of my personality style with regards to investing and wanting to trade up quickly.

I personally like Alabama and Tennessee a lot, depending on what specific area you're looking at.Look for Class B or C properties in stable rental markets, particularly single-family homes or duplexes.

I personally believe that a better way to jump into mid term rentals is to take a course on buidling a property management company or cohosting business where you bring your skillset to the table without the intial investment into all the furniture and leases.

I personally like the buy-and-hold strategy and we help clients who share this long-term, wealth building mindset. 

A person files for and get's whatever from of welfare.

I’m the last person who should complain about grammar, but these are yellow flags, at best.

I only spoke with one person so far and they scheduled for more information gathering/ rental investment calls from them this upcoming week.