.: Anyone else getting phishing attempt warnings from using this site ? 

They have nice looking direct booking sites, but I'm more curious about their digital marketing training and crm software included with their package. 

Visit RestoreFMB.com for practical resources and tools that can be replicated in other communities to help LA through this process.No one rebuilds alone.

I still have family in CA however so I visit often, and investors can drive to their properties if needed from Northern CA.  

However, if you feel you need their input earlier, you could offer to pay for their visit to walk the property with you pre-inspection.

from my advice rural properties and developments aren't successful and you are climbing an uphill battle. sounds a little niche. we focus on developing and not reinventing the wheel. if this is truly what you want to focus all your time and energy on then visit the closest 5-10 of these that look like the ones you are interested and ask if they'd expand or build a secondary one. do a lot of research before you just take action 

I actually enjoy visiting there from time to time. 

Even a single family builds can vary significantly based on site conditions and required structure/design.

Like you're pointing out, it's nice to find a location that's early in that cycle.For most STR buyers here in Colorado, your motivation better be as-much-or-more to have a place to visit in the mountains because you're cash-flowing a little but nothing spectacular. 

I signed up for something on Ron LeGrand's web-site (the free access portion).