Tell them you're really sorry, but your attorney insisted.  

"Oh, I understand that it's frustrating to have your rent go up (or whatever), but that's what our accountant/lawyer/investors have insisted on, sorry. 

How about every time a contractor insists that you absolutely, positively need to hire a contractor and nothing else will do?

They also insisted I signed the rental agreement via docusign a few days before my official move in date.

The other allegations are not factual.Then, Mr Reynal sends me emails insisting that I buy his duplex back for 20k more than I sold it to him for under the threat of impending legal action.

When there are external investors (people who do not have any day-to-day management control), they insist on stock so they have a way to re-coop their investment, and get out, by selling their stock.The management and rules are completely different for corps and LLCs.

He insists that you be bounced out of contract and another buyer be found, just so he can 'keep it in the family' & delay the inevitable for another month.

Soooooo... now more than ever I insist on controlling repairing things and having tenants know to contact me - anytime - if there is an issue. 

But you insist there are not higher returns to be had through leverage.

A Memphis investor may insist that investing in state is the best move.