I did not foresee getting in to a debate about ecology/science/politics/effective use of the English language - I actually didn't intend or expect a debate or discussion at all really?!? 

My spouse (who does not speak very much English and has no interest in real estate) wants to join me in New Orleans.

so red flags.1. money up front usually 500 to 800 to suck you in.2. rate to good to be true IE 4 to 5%3. reason we can do this is you buy this NON exsistant insurance policy  ( Fraudulent from the get go)4. bad English or poor website 5. offer to show you their picture with their drivers license  ( I like that one LOL)I suspect your private lender has hit you with a few of these you already mentioned the insurance. 

Misspelled and missing words, terms that are not used in common American English. 

Some background on me, I spent all my career in the aviation world.

I agree and disagree it’s all about the location you do your research and pick the good areas you reduce your risk I have a few properties in east English village that hasn’t give me any headaches as of yet.

This is one of the favourite places for english expats, it's a little mediterranean pueblo with mountain and sea views near Denia, Javea and Calpe.

Math, Mechanics, English, Computer Programing, fingerpainting, mowing lawns, selling pizza?

Do your Sub Contractors have the ability to verbally communicate, with English Language Only Speakers?

In plain English, it means being hands-on, as opposed to merely giving your money to someone else to invest.2. 750 hours of real estate work per year, which is about 15 hours per week.