Well then, force everyone to read posts and determine for themselves who they find credible and trustworthy.In a perfect world, yes, but unfortunately, we do not live in one and the whole purpose of the creation of the current system was to drive participation (which I feel it accomplished, just look at the stats now compared to pre-point system).That said, I like the idea of two systems, activity (which the current system can be used for) and expertise in a field which can be added and several posters gave great feedback on such a system.Question to all who posted regarding this: Keeping votes hidden reather than exposed - both for positive or negative.Why do you feel it is better for them to be hidden?

I guess investors should all pay higher rates on less favorable terms and consequently be at a competitive disadvantage for their bid price so that the lender can maintain a call provision and simultaneously expose the borrower to risk to their assets.

People feel exposed if postcards are floating around saying they are behind.

By placing your assets (rentals) into the LLC that provides services you are exposing your assets not protecting them.

Simply entering into the contract with the seller is exposing you to risk.

Thanks for your reply @Ali Boone It will most likely be for fix/flip at least initially, as this is the method I've been exposed to and learning the ins/outs by local investors.

I have very good relationships with my investors and am expected to do a lot of the legwork to find deals, but after looking into my agent E&O coverage, I think it leaves me exposed to liability. 

Primarily because they were not exposed to the market.

I don't necessarily agree with a Chicago housing provider going to court and most likely winning for damages part, but do agree that you're exposing yourself to a lot of potential risk with security deposits in the city.

So the only reasons why I've been commenting on this thread is to help people make up their own mind about what's being written, based on my experience investing internationally and, as a result, getting exposed to similar pitches on a regular basis.I assumed it's a lease because, a few posts above, that's what you wrote.