You gambled your investment capital on an internet investment-promoter.

,Im looking to connect with fellow STR hosts in the west palm beach area.

As an airbnb host myself; I'd give it a shot.

We are hosting free webinars each month and want to offer as much value as possible. 

When I look up this question on internet, it always says that in NYC, its the tenant who pays ...but in reality I am told that about half of Brooklyn listings are no fee (meaning that landlord pays) in order to get it rented fast.   

Guest takes more care of the property, since you,  the host, are the only judge to decide if you retain or not the deposit in case of damage or issues.Another Good: You can write in your contract that non respect of rules may lead to lose some of the deposit: Like noise, or a very unclean check out, etc...

Summer is 100% occupancy at between $500-750/ night hosting groups of 6 or less.

I host a REI meetup on the OBX monthly if you have any interest in joining us for a meetup it would help give you great insight.

How do I find out which neighborhoods are up and coming on the internet.

First of all sure, maybe you did it and had good time, buttt from what I've read all over the internet its basically crap.