@Laura Cardenas Couldn’t Agree more, I definitely have a different perception after reading the posts.

Deals are different in different markets as well. in some small counties that are not investor dominated there can be some better deals less bidders in big cities or markets there is going to be a lot of sophisticated cashed up competition ..

What may be skewing your perception is your think of Self-Employed persons, say a plumber, electrician etc., who strike out on own as a "business".

My thought process was that I was dealing with a sophisticated individual that understands that a company needs to be profitable in order to be able to offer a valuable service.

If you decide to deploy the funds yourself you need a sophisticated team of people that want to work with you, and have the time. 

very sophisticated input, learnt a lot here!

I can easily construct a scenario where the PM did absolutely nothing wrong despite your current perception.

Just ask any resident of Detroit or fairly sophisticated Detroit investor.) for 45K that has a longtime, never late all cash tenant paying $925 who is employed by Ford Motor Company.We also are in the process of putting under contract a GORGEOUS SFR in Morningside that is an ultra hot B neighborhood (ask any sophisticated or Veteran Detroit investor.)

Perception matters in business. 

So if I wanted to do MF at the VERY least I would get my brokers license and work for a commercial broker that will get you in range of those that have the dough to buy these deals. social media is not going to cut it in any fashion in my mind.. not for sophisticated investments.. there are some private facebook stuff were guys that are accredited chat but you have to get invited and vetted normally I am in a few of those for lending platforms.. which are mainly ***** sessions about crowdfunding platforms and deals that are not working LOL.