That pattern of activity aligns squarely with the definition of a Ponzi scheme.If you disagree with the characterization, you are free to provide clarification or supporting information.

The reward comes slowly, compounding while everyone else gets distracted.Startups follow the same pattern.

Track patterns, not one-offs .Maintenance triageLife-safety and habitability = immediate.Nuisance items batched into one visit to save trip fees; set boundaries for light bulbs, loose handles, squeaky doors .HVAC filters and tune-ups on cadence with photo proof; replace only when failure or at turn unless risk dictates .Turn standardScope template: paint touch-up, flooring repair, caulk, deep clean, locks rekey, curb appeal.Do big upgrades at vacancy, not with tenants in place, unless safety or leakage forces it .PM accountabilityExpectations doc: response times, approval limits, photo receipts, monthly owner update.Calendar check-ins: delinquency on the 6th, vacancy every Friday, turns twice weekly until listed .Biggest time sinks and how to cut themBack-and-forth on minor work orders: batch and set thresholds; teach PM what’s urgent vs optional .Chasing updates: standardize touchpoints and require proof-in-photos for work done .Overpricing vacancies: use ranges, listen to PM’s on-the-ground read, and choose speed over squeezing the last bit on your first units .Quick wins when inquiries slowPhoto order: lead with the best exterior at golden hour, then kitchen, bath, best room.Price bracket tweak: drop to just under a common search filter and add a move-in credit line in the first sentence.First 5 photos tell the whole story: light, clean, and your three sell points up front.Your next movePick one property.

I assume your market follows a very similar seasonal pattern like Milwaukee does and we are seeing at least a 5% difference between spring and fall prices - that's why most of the rentals I have were bought in fall.

I even had a small chat with a financial advisor through trusted-psychics.co.uk just to get a fresh perspective on patterns—they pointed out things I hadn’t noticed, which helped me avoid a risky deal.

I don't know about this cap rate projection, at least in CRe-Retail we project out a 10 basis point rise in cap rate for each year the property ages, so the Cap rate may be 5.5% assuming interest rates don't budge, (probably heading higher as US Govt has to deleverage its last 40yr debt run-up, like we did between '45 and '82, and we did again btwn 1899-1920, same 30-40 pattern going back to mid-1800s)I watched all their videos/podcasts/available webinars.

That's a pattern. 

This happens to be a fact pattern where there is not an alignment of interest between Shashi's objectives and that of the carrier.  

First, pull full rent rolls and utility ledgers to prove patterns, then ask for a seller credit or price cut tied to arrears risk and any inspection findings; present options like credit, seller-paid escrow for delinquency, or partial carry.

This fact pattern appears to fall within this category.