know Doug, not best buds or anything, but have done business with him and his company. He is legit in my eyes! Guy was/is passionate about making the District a better place to live and a better place for its residents...and he has done that. He has made lots of money in the process to be sure, but he has also helped a chit ton of people. I am sure he sees an angle here on how to make money, and it most likely involves government money..but he knows real estate and development, at least in the District
He made some mistakes along the way..he was convicted of moving some money wrongly about 10 years ago..but he paid his fine and moved on. He is still a greatly respected businessman and all around good dude in DC.