Now I do not know if the investors who were offered payment plans were part of the REIT but if I was in their shoes,  I would take the installment payout solely out of concerns related to the valuations. 

This control over contact, is apart of manipulation and abuse.I may be a kind person, I do consider myself to be somewhat of an empath as when I am dealing with confrontation or a disagreement I always try to put myself in the other persons shoes. 

Truly only meant for someone sincere and willing to listen and follow them. 

Is not listen to anyone on BP or SM..

I’ve just recently joined BiggerPockets and am introducing myself to the real estate world, I’ve been doing a lot of research, reading, and listening to podcasts to get a good grasp on the realm.

They have a formula that works and provides them the rate of return that makes it worth it so, don't feel like you'll just negotiate them out of their shoes like you're Trump. 

I've also been reading a lot of books and listening to podcasts as well.

I listen to RE podcast pretty frequently and Marco's was one of them I used to listen to up until a few months ago. 

They seem to lack substance listening to their initial information.I liked Mark Podolsky but I was not a fan of his model. 

So I started listening to the BP podcasts and buying books on the topic, and that’s where I am now.