Yeah, some cities like to think they have full power over individuals, specially if they think an individual can be exploited.

I've reached out to ComEd (local power company), and they are investigating if possible 'read error'. 

Knowledge is power so I don't quite understand why an IT professional is making it sound like It's naive or even pointless to try and be as careful as possible online.

that's the beauty of crowd funding sites they live  and die by the power or the crowd @JayHinrichs

Don't want to sound negative by any means but just want to make you aware .. as knowledge is power.

Why should others contact you: To network; to boost up their power team with an agent specializing in investment real estate and my highly-specialized team members; to request anl invitation to Avid Investor's Club. 

I was inspired by friends who were doing well in real estate, so I spent all of my “free” time driving, running, cooking, etc listening to these podcasts, which helped me cope with the lack of work/life balance and to discover a way out of this corporate nonsense.Fortunately, by listening to Josh and Brandon, as well as other sources I’ve found, I’ve discovered the power of passive income through rental property.

Are you doing everything within your power to generate leads?  

I started one in a Power Point Template  but feel like its very inadequate. 

The brokers simply know far, far more about real estate, they are backed by a powerful industry association, enjoy the blessing and backing of the law and regulators, and are able to operate openly.