I could probably continue to source leads by increasing my web presence and some local advertising, someone more local to the area would have a clear advantage, I believe.

Seems like Google doesn't partner with AirBnB like they do VRBO, booking.com, and others so that means my property won't show up as a vacation rental with the "check availability" booking link on google maps or google web search. 

It is not like most paid mentorships I have heard of where it is a one-time pre-recorded web course then a meeting or two per month and thats it, it is a true community.

I was hesitant about joining the group because I've never had good luck with forums and web groups.  

A third friend of mine was looking on the web and saw some "deals" in Cape Coral. 

And behind the umbrella policy can be a complex web of corporations, LLCs, and trusts to protect you.Asset protection can get very complicated.

Dust and spider web all over the place, kitchen and oven was disgusting, somebody did their business in the toilet and it was still marks.

I’m not sure if I can post a direct link but if you search the web for RI Real Estate Investor Group it should come right up.

https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/921/topics/1106022-webs...

It is probably readily available on their web site.