There are plenty of people who invest in Real Estate legitimately by assignment of contract.

The e-mails do not look legitimate to me.

I hope this gave some insight to your questions, because it is a LEGITIMATE question.SUCCESS BREEDS SUCCESS

Just writing out loud (maybe it will generate more legitimate ideas from others):It seems to me like Land Contract - you take over a master lease for a specified period of time and usually you have to pay something to take over the use of the property for some period of time contractually.

But the key is to figure out if they are legitimate. 

That eliminates years worth of legitimate appreciation, before I break even. 

However, if they just want the best for their neighborhood and they have legitimate concerns about the management of your property, then you will never hear it if you Don't return the call...  

However if you use your Puerto Rico entity to invoice you for legitimate and tangible services (since you will be in PR) then you can reduce taxes especially if you are a delaer and flip residential or commercial. 

RichardI am sure you will find at least 1 or 2 legitimate REI clubs in Seattle with a little research and elbow grease,,,DD

Is expertise or great deals more important than someone that legitimately built a friendship with you?