In this industry, people know people very quickly and reputation is everything-- when working alongside others on their financial futures/supporting local economies, truth is the hallmark of success.

As others have said, I would leverage the Housing Authority with these people. 

I've done this with my properties because I'm well known in my small town and don't want people to know what I own.LEGAL PROTECTION: By placing your assets in an LLC, you are legally separating them from your personal assets.

Threats are made in hopes to bully other people to get what they desire.  

People have done very well in rent controlled markets, but it isn't for everyone.

People like to help.

People sue because they want to get paid and insurance facilitates that.

You pay that fee enough times you will have a team of people always looking for properties for you that you only have to pay when they get results.

Can I be held legally responsible for paying this guy? 

Essentially, people could donate money and get tax deductions and then that money could be pooled to buy property, fix it, rent it and pay a manager.I’m assuming it would be similar to a self invested Ira.