They will do things like compare with public records/Internet records.

Was it through internet search/referral/ other channels? 

Newer buildings now have state-of-the-art amenity packages with pools, gyms, co-working spaces, high-speed internet, and community gathering spaces where savvy property management groups will have apartment building events to encourage this sense of community, all being a level of convenience and neighborhood community people cannot get anywhere else.

Tax and insurance premium are about $5k, utility (including internet) is $9k, cleaning fee is about $7k (based on 40 stays), maintenance $2k,  wear and tear items $3k, and set aside $5k for big ticket items. 

The fact that the video of the "lady" is the only video I can find on the internet and it is as ambiguous as it can be, makes me believe there is some sort of gag clause in their contract so you can't be honest about your experience with them.

The "retire off of real estate" crowd on the internet mostly spouts nonsense or has something to sell. 

Perhaps because they know people will do a simple internet search and see the *****torm that's brewing?

Any article on the internet should be taken with a grain of salt and up to your discretion on how you want to take it and want you can gleam from it :)

Of course I dont know if he taps into satellite internet and is still involved but he has had a ton of incredible adventures the last year from what I saw. 

All you need are local vendors you know...with texting and internet, and good tenants.