A new person moves in and she says the upstairs neighbors are creating a ton of noise.

Can confirm Joseph is a real person 

Some regional cities that I personally would consider are Savannah, Beaufort, Wilmington, Columbia, Greenville, and Charlotte.

Real-life reps, to me, means seeing properties in person, whatever your asset class. 

For example, at the start, do you confirm if all persons in the house are aware of your presence, and do you ask if it is OK for you to open bedroom, bathroom and closet doors?

You might get transferred a couple times until you reach the right person.

Personal Financial Statement Borrower’s Schedule of Real Estate – or- Resume illustrating experience2-3yrs Personal & Property Tax Returns – All schedulesPrevious Year and YTD Property Profit & Loss statement w/ detailed expensesRent Roll w/ detailed lease informationCopies of all Leases3mo.

I've only had one person look at my home. 

I personally don’t see LP syndication investors as Real Estate investors.  

Have met him personally a couple times and he is just a great guy all around.