I was naïve and inexperienced, and I accept some degree of blame for this, however I feel I have been very misled and there appears to be no accountability for this.Are LPs able to file a Suspected Securities Fraud or Wrongdoing report with the SEC?

It is up to each lender to some degree.  

(I myself am allergic to fragrances, but not to the degree that others in the forum I'm in are.)

Water temps too high, must be between 100 and 120 degrees Fahrenheit (at tap) 10.

Whether I'm right in that and to what degree, I can't say as someone on the outside looking in.  

Over the years I picked business degrees, real estate license, tax preparation training, loan officer licensing and training, investment / CFP training and it is all tied together in one big connected body of knowledge that emphasizes appreciation, debt pay down, cash flow, and tax write-offs...  

And they are easier to get than a conventional loan also. 3A)There is a lack of 'traditional tax benefits' to a large degree when investing with a retirement account as far as saving on your yearly taxes.

Of course, you can't protect yourself completely, but this will also help you prepare for buying the next properties a little better, and it's an exercise I generally do when I'm on a showing for a property I'm serious about so that I'm factoring this into my analysis to some degree in a "capex" reserve.Capital ExpenseRoofWater Heater x2All AppliancesDriveway/Parking LotBoiler x2FlooringPlumbingWindowsPaintCabinets/CountersStructure (foundation, framing)Components (garage door, etc.)

You'd be surprised how many folks close to you are interested in RE OR are already involved in RE to some degree. 

Even if you do fix something up, you can't force appreciation to the degree that we've seen in the past 2-3 years.