Some mail it back signed, others call to see if it's legit.

@Bryan Hancock Bryan, in my humble opinion I think that one mistake I made was thinking that investors on crowdfunding platforms look at investments the way we developers do.  

Legit ways to limit occupancy seem very limited indeed

Its totally legal and legit. 

I have asked them to provide owner information so I can do a background check....but if everything is legit, should I proceed? 

This other individual was just so adamant that you never payoff properties I was confused...especially cause she didn't really have a legit reason why, just a definitive never, cause it's a stupid thing to do.

Understand that in Memphis alone there are about 6 of us who have legit turnkey companies and the others who are turnkey or say they are for the most part are shady or small time. 

I'm so pleased to find such a platform to share and learn.

However, there is a great blogging platform called ActiveRain.

If he is missing out on deals by $100 then someone is getting a hint on what to offer or something so this is the only legit suggestion I could offer b/c someone is getting put on the back burner.