The public; remember the developing brains, they are by nature easier to influence, more likely to take risks, are energized to take action and due to the lack of maturity and judgment can't see beyond their actions as to the consequences of what they may do.

What are the barriers to the security?

Remember when GOOG went public in 2003 for $85/share.

If they want, they can basically pay the first month's rent & security deposit, move in, then say, "Yeah, we're never giving you a dime again.  

This is an "ad platform" model, and the one many project-driven issuers are using as it is exempt from all regulation (the offerings themselves still have to comply with SEC rules and state securities dealer laws, but the portal itself is free from oversight so long as it conducts business legally).There is a lot of internal industry debate about which is the best and there is disagreement among securities attorneys knowledgeable in the space about what is required.  

Some don't make a list of violators public, some do...By far the best leads are delilnquent real estate taxes.  

Not to me.True I am more 'invested' than one who just buys a business or paper security, but I can add value and have the satisfaction of ownership.  

Establish a security deposit5.  

This is similar to, but not the same as, the yield of beans in China, since China is the most populated nation on earth and the yield is much higher, (which is due to the poor air quality in China and why bean consumption is regulated) with the yield or output being much more concentrated over time.And, why hard money lenders usually don't chase tax liens in Texas, nor do they develop lists for investors to purchase with their funds as they rely more on the security interests in a property rather than a UCC filing.   

Once I felt comfortable enough I secured the property with a deposit and plan to take a day trip to visit it in person and meet the manager.