However, my partners recognized my dedication and work ethic, and they offered me another investment opportunity.

Nope to me its garden variety Greed at its finest..

I especially liked Matt's process of creating my business plan as it forced me to really think about it, get it right and make it easily understood by my clients.His process for the offering also made me think about transparency and other ethical issues that are required by law to be disclosed in the offering.

Unfortunately, the world doesn't work ethically anymore for far too many.

Holding investor funds without a clear and reliable process for withdrawal reflects poorly on RAD’s reputation and calls into question the ethical nature of its practices.

While that may sometime be true, full disclosure to all parties should eliminate any ethical or moral concerns (imo).  

I also feel they have grown too quick for my liking, but I am confident Brandon and the team are great sponsors, are ethical, and are looking out for their LPs. 

No brokerage will fix your poor work ethic.

By and large, QI's have very high ethical standards, and are sometimes overlooked as the engines of this tax saving tactic.]REPUTATION MARKERS 📊INDUSTRY STANDINGMembership in professional organizationsLeadership roles in FEAEducational contributions to the industryRelationships with major title companiesCLIENT RELATIONSHIPS 👥Testimonials from CPAs and attorneysReferences from title companiesLong-term client relationshipsTransparent fee structuresRELATIONSHIP RED FLAGS 🚩Overly familiar with your realtor/brokerKickback arrangements (illegal!)

It is required by the law and the Code of Ethics.2) There is no such thing as not going through your brokerage when you have a license.