I learned a few things early-on...1.) don't be greedy - it never helps you win and brings you down more than it helps you grow.2.) be clear about your intentions up front. 3.) give back in some way when you win.that's it, man. 

People think tenants like their landlord, no they don't-- remember you are the greedy MOFO taking 1/3 of their hard earned income each month, that's how they see you.  

All of a sudden I'm no longer the greedy bad guy.

I'm not trying to sound greedy, arrogant, or anything of the sort.

& "Be greedy when others are fearful and fearful when others are greedy".   

@Daniel Lynch, I would add two things:1) I secretly hope the gf is an active BP member and this is your passive-aggressive way of giving her a hint;2) if you do charge her rent, do it all via email and never address it in person (super passive aggressive) and if she does try bring it up, just refer to "the landlord" in the third person and commiserate with her about what a greedy stickler he is.

I recently switched from a job I had out of college as a commodity trader and worked corporate America for almost five years.

That's a vague plan, and it looks bad for 2 reasons. 1) It's too close to what a realtor actually does, and 2) It just sounds more greedy to say "split the profits" when you have no skin in the game.If you have expertise in foreclosures, and want to make a legit business helping people get out of those predicaments, a coaching or consulting role would probably be a much better option.

How far is the nearest Starbucks/Trader Joes/Whole Foods and when did it open?

Its obvious you are being too greedy and not giving the investor enough profits for their troubles.