I do plan to find a professional broker, real estate agent or other professional who can help steer me in the right direction and enlighten me about trends and activities in the surrounding areas.

Wish someone could enlighten me before I make a big mistake.

I have sought advice from a real estate agent whom is a part of my family and she enlightened me with the potential pros and cons of a seller finance deals and what they could typically be used for.

David I listened to a presentation by Attorney Jillian Sidoti who specializes in crowdfunding and it was very enlightening  There a lot of ways to do it wrong so you should contact an attorney.Jilian Sidoti's website has some information on it that may help you.https://www.crowdfundinglawyers.net/

Yes, the reason of fraud you shared definitely enlightened me to a reason and was a step in the right direction.

Please enlighten me.

If someone can make sense of all this, please enlighten this confused accountant.

THAT in my book is what call it works.So but you as a non-enlightened investors doesn't know this right?

However I have reado enough HML website claims to be utterly confused or enlightened.

Your analysis and take on the situation was enlightening.