I had t  do a search for bad reviews. 

I make more on interest and dividends  than I do on renting without the stress of tenants.

Seems like Zillow tried the same thing and failed. https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/t...

Southern border of the land is Wilson Creek (a large, well established, full time creek with old growth trees)Approx 1 acre of non-recoverable flood zone along length of creekTwo small ponds on the property, which can be filled in to utilizeSmall neighborhood to East of property line with utilities ready and available for project Currently a couple of older homes and barn structures on property (100% liveable and well maintained)Wilmeth Rd is currently expanding down the block to a 4 lane road which connects to Highway 75 in McKinneyLarge developments are underway within a 1/2 mile to 3 miles out radius<4 miles to Costco, ChickFilA, WholeFoods, Cinemark, major hospitalAT&T Fiber and Atmos Gas at front of propertyA water well can be run, if desired, or tap into the city's water (currently on city water and has large main at front of property)A CE firm has drawn up plans for a small, 12 home, 3/4 acres development.

They likely do not have access to those easier sources of capital though because of their shady business history and practices.Good investors do not need your money or partnership. same s**t to syndicator as well, if they do lot of marketing, run away ..... chase syndicator that doesn't need new investor lol

The tenant claims he's under financial stress due to being out of work after an injury and is struggling to get the funds together for the funeral services.

We've been to 38 of the big 63 National Parks; both Hot Springs and Broken Bow, which kind of cater to that same crowd, ever seemed appealing enough to visit.It doesn't mean that they are bad places to invest, but the anecdote needs to corroborate the data for me to want to cut a check and stress out for several months hoping it will work.

On the forth month I did get the four months in one lump payment which felt great, but really was just refilling my account or paying off my credit card which was stressful.

Seems like everyone I speak t a new lender the terms get better!  

YEs, it's cheating, but you won't be the first who has done this.Side note - I never understood why a college degree counts for S**t towards being a GC.