In fact, come to the USA and live off of those of us who pay taxes.  

To be clear, you are not paying off the 80K mortgage.

Book recommendation #1: Hands Off Investor by @Brian Burke https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/the-hands-off-inves...Book recommendation #2: Lend to Live https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/lend-to-livePodcast Recommendation: PassivePockets podcast is focused on passive investing in syndications - https://passivepockets.com/podcast/Passive investing summit: PassivePockets Summit May 2-3rd in Columbus https://get.biggerpockets.com/passivepocketsevent/I make these recommendations specifically since you mentioned passive real estate investing, and syndications or hard money lending are really the two most passive ways to invest in real estate. 

I just think there is a trade off that people need to consider, and their credibility shouldn't automatically be questioned if they choose privacy.

I had a similar issue on my last deal and got another $25K off. 

Also, off-market opportunities can be a great way to find deals that fit specific investment strategies.

She promised she would have her Supervisor call me (she was so rude you think she had gotten ripped off not me).

I’m also interested in the Louisville market - given the SF Bay Area (where I live) is too pricey for a newbie like me to start off in - and I travel to Louisville several times a year for work.

Dan first off congratulations for taking the plunge and getting started. 

I am considering selling units off as they come available as co-op's.