For example, prior to Zelle/Venmo, I had (actually still do), tenants who just "direct deposited" funds the old fashioned way --- they went to the bank branch and deposited the funds into my bank account. 

Are there any groups out there that started in a similar fashion?

Are there any groups out there that started in a similar fashion?

I gave up and went to the old fashioned wax ring and will just stick to that in the future. 

Call me old fashioned, but Im going to say that the increase in the money supply is the main cause of prices rising.

See if the politicians actually wanted to improve circumstances for tenant class they would have (a) issued more tax bonding $ to increase projects (b) offered special waivers for shovel-ready projects in some form or fashion, (c) presented a special tax bond/offset to existing rental unit providers to lower or freeze rent rates..... 

Given the nature of your question I am guessing that you have some friends or acquaintances who wish to pool capital to invest together in a syndication opportunity and they're relying on your expertise in some fashion to decide if the deal is a good one. 

Sometimes good ol’ fashion mail works.

What is the best way to put aside this money safely and in an organized fashion.

Why can't your tenant just get a mortgage for the remaining 50%-80% of the property and just purchase it the good ol' fashion way.