But maybe he's just showing his real character. 

Do you have the Capacity/Ability to close, do you have the Character/Credit to close (including relevant experience), and do you have the liquidity to properly provide enough collateral (are you injecting enough into the deal).

If I were a betting man the company is folding up and this dutch character is out there doing the guru circuit as only source of $ and idiots will pay for training from someone like this.  

But this is the kind of character I would want all of my business partners to have.  

For anyone who has not dealt with an abusive or manipulative person before I do not expect you to understand this feeling but it was alarming, intimidating and really was like this  person was done pretending and had now revealed their true character. 

i haven't read your book, but i've listened to all of the podcasts you've been on, and you talk about the importance of the character of GPs. 

I find that Bigger Pockets is a very high integrity/character company and generally does a wonderful job of weeding out the huckster gurus peddling their wares to folks that need a shortcut. 

I truly believe that how I run my properties and take care of my tenants is a direct reflection of my character and work ethic. 

I am a sucker for houses with character/old houses, so I had my eye on it;) How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

It can happen financial freedom but its a long game and its a business like any other you need Know how but more important to know how you need the three CsCapital  Capacity and Character  and maybe a 4th one Credit. it all have to be there to really get going.