Mostly being condescending, uncooperative and rude in a “joking” manner as he puts it.

How it's being transacted in safely manner is between the syndication and old/new LP investors.

Their website is fancy, presentation professional, and history of “past deals” and activity looks compelling. 

Recognizing and acting on them in a smart manner is the challenge  Here is another prediction, those that recognize the value in my post already have a plethora of opportunities.  

You've probably heard of big Landlords losing property, but only because they were flagrantly violating Fair Housing, running a slum, or otherwise violating the law in an egregious manner.

You'll want a great team in place that can - work efficiently and in a timely manner considering your loan time frame- communicates very well as you are remote and not at the place- priced well.

Make a police report, and keep a copy, generally the police do nothing.Talk to Mom in a calm manner without GF, and get her story, listen and don't tell her you went to the bank or know the truth. 

This is just an international diversification play, and I will tell you that the coffee market has some very interesting and compelling dynamics, vice always sells and caffeine is a legal drug.  

Some of them will make it to a higher income bracket, probably most will not in any material manner. 15 cent an hour raises don't really make for much investment income.

You've probably heard of big Landlords losing property, but only because they were flagrantly violating Fair Housing, running a slum, or otherwise violating the law in an egregious manner.