It sounds like an authentication issue.

for STRs i automate the initial booking message, a msg a few days before, a msg with their checkin instructions the morning of, a msg 24h after arrival, a msg the night before checkout, and a msg a few hours after checkout. in doing so, you'll never have to manually reach out unless they have a problem/question. the key is write your automated messages so they sound authentic and friendly, anticipate the guest's needs before they can ask questions, and constantly tweak your process if you find that you're still having to answer the same Qs over and over.

Most of the time, authentic courses/gurus don't charge an arbitrary high number FYI. 

In Tulum town, it's more authentic, and lower price.  

You have them send all the required funds and once you've verified its authentic and clears your account you sign and return the executed contract with both signatories.Arrangements for handing over of keys are also made.

There is also a reference to Huntington in one of the BP threads about 8 months back whereby the buyer felt bait-and-switched when it came to close on the property.I don't want to jump ship from a smooth process with GR but I'm not sure how to verify the authenticity of the offer and my good-standing to qualify.Help would be appreciated!

Investors want to work with individuals who are not only knowledgeable but also authentic and trustworthy.

Bill Gulley seemed to be in on the whole fiasco by hinting at the fact that you weren't there to be able to confirm the authenticity of this person.For the sake of full disclosure - I also never saw any of his cats with him.  

The best way to build your network is through authentic relationships and you certainly do so here.

I've never done a deal with a private lender involved and I wanted to know how do you verify their authenticity?