Ask it a couple of ways, vet it against other information found online from credible sources if there's any doubt.

The city's ongoing cultural and economic resurgence, supported by proactive local government incentives, enhances property values and attracts a growing population.

True Joel, but like pulling teeth to get Syndicators to show you their track record, ie actual total returns with breakdowns of distributions + capital appreciation + principal paydown etc, and SEC so loosely governs Real Estate that it's the only investment category that doesn't require standardized return metrics like the 30=day SEC yield on any fixed income product is mandatory, or audited GAAP accounting standards on finacials from public stocks/Reits etc Real estate seems to be still a bit more un-regulated "Wild Wild West" than other parts of the investment economy, but i guess hence the much better returns i've had in real estate, risk = rewards This is why the good sponsors get have audited financials and have a third party verify their track record.

ACT 60 makes you a slave to the government and the island.

Next steps in this scenario: 1) Asking the agent if the landowner specifically stated to reject offers below a certain dollar amount. 2) If the agent doesn't respond or responds with a no, notifying them of the ethics violation. 3) Notifying the brokerage of the ethics violation. 4) Completing the form for the violation with the local real estate governing board. 5) Submitting your offer directly to their client, and bypassing the agent--check local laws on this one, as well as the do not call registry, before doing so.

Apply for welfare and food stamps and a section 8 house, As well as free medical coverage from the government.

Give them 3-5-10 years to claim it.In my area for the most part I think it is a needed system and a fairly efficient system, which is probably a miracle for the way a lot of government works or doesn't work.   

The gmail email made me wonder about their credibility as well..

Where the government takes a part interest in private home ownership.

We have a strong community here and once you develop credibility with people and you have good deals, cash buyers will come out of the woodworks.Hope that helps.