I have searched high and low for services (Doorstead, Craigslist) but it seems no one is offering that level of service, or if they do I don't trust they can deliver considering my specific needs (experience with potential section 8 type community) in an increasingly gentrifying part of town.

We do this all the time and this seems obvious to us, and this always comes up during a client call.We ALWAYS turn over every stone with a client to make sure the strategy we are employing is a proper fit to them.Again, not a good look coming to my post to just call me wrong and then link your own article. 

According to AirDNA, the most profitable niches in STR in 2024 will be luxury and eco so building a realistic plan towards a luxury listing seems very wise. 

How do I overcome this problem since reviews seem to be very important for bookings?

Or, perhaps the agent is looking out for you as it starts to seem that you are running a business and perhaps should get more / different coverage. 

I love working with investors, and Augusta seems to be a pretty popular place for investors at the moment!

For us, the visibility seemed worth using both platforms. 

To me that deal seems sketch.

As you said, cash flow seems to be unlikely on LTRs with the current prices and interest rate.

This guy is not going away and seems like a professional scammer.