The most deceptive content on the internet is half true and sprinkled with somewhat correct data and professional-sounding lingo to create an impression of profoundness.

As luxury vacation short-term rental hosts, has anyone faced a similar situation or have suggestions on how to proceed?  

Here are the links to my complaints about Justin Wilmot:www.ripoffreport.com/report/justin-wilmot/ormond-beach-florida-scammed-1529005www.complaintsboard.com/freedom-moguls-real-estate-investing-program-c1854128Here are the links to complaints from other customers who were duped by him:www.ripoffreport.com/reports/10-hour-wholesaler/internet/10-hour-wholesaler-httpwwwprivatemoneyblueprintcom2013the-10-hour-wholesaler-justi-1156408www.ripoffreport.com/reports/mobilewholesalingcom/internet/mobilewholesalingcom-justin-wilmot-mobile-wholesaling-gave-me-a-refund-and-the-account-1383770Here are the links from a customer from BiggerPockets who was also duped by him:www.biggerpockets.com/forums/79/topics/821124-justin-wilmot-outsourced-flipwww.biggerpockets.com/forums/79/topics/131279-need-opinion-on-the-justin-wilmot-10-hour-wholesaling-course?

Our firm is based out of Beaufort, SC and we host a monthly Real Estate Investor Network. 

I host remotely too, and when I bought the house, I went through it and made a list of everything that needed attention or was close to wearing out. 

You have to just commit to doing the lead generation 5-6 days a week (social posts, door knocking, talk to people you know, talk to people you don't know, host open houses for agents in your office, drive for FSBO's, etc) until you have planted so many "seeds" that they result in business. 

How to set up video conference with grandparents in assisted living, and a host of other questions they might have. 

Nowadays, the internet has made it easier to network, reach a larger audience, underwrite deals, research a market, and have access to education. 

Or may just be nosey, or want to be hosts but have no money.  

(Keypad lock, thermostat, etc) I have ring at my own personal home, I know of another Host who uses Google Nest.