Remember, the notion of amassing wealth without investing is a dangerous myth perpetuated by self-proclaimed experts.

Prices a few years ago were based on expectations of (in addition to interest rates staying low): - Then current operating cost assumptions (like insurance cost expectations being flat)- A seeming disregard for record levels of new inventory / supply hitting the market- Extremely high inbound migration expectations which are likely to not be met, due to both natural disasters and the boomerang effect when people from California or the Northeast move to the American South and hate every minute of the humidity, the large and relentless swarm of insects, and the occasional hurricane. 

Are there any cost-effective ways to handle this situation legally?

Effectively good egg is simply a P.O. box that takes a Commission out of your hard earned/saved money, in return, for purportedly providing due diligence to vet the potential projects and sponsors, on your behalf.

Can waste a ton of time, money, and effort on this which could be used more effectively evaluating deals, strategies, and markets where you can find returns.Good luck and feel free to connect if you'd like to chat more about it! 

Never buy properties in any city on this list of the 50 most dangerous cities.Low operating costs: Companies are less likely to choose cities or states with high operating expenses for new operations.

2- if there is a “problem” Will the “solution” discussed solve it in a cost effective, consumer accepted way?

There's some mis-information and mis-understanding of AP, the process and it's effect in this thread.

Quote from @Frank Barletta: It is more cost-effective and practical to install a large-size TV and get the Nintendo, Super Nintendo, and Sega Mini consoles.It comes with games preloaded, legal, and each to swap in case something breaks. 

So in effect investors already lost 15-20% of money.