Ultimately commercial insurance policies have better coverages to cover a broader scope of tthings”.

I like this area because it is essentially disconnected from the broader American economy. 

The broader definition casually used includes all these aspects under "real estate investing", but I would argue that an investment should involve a ongoing stream of more or less passive income. 

This gives them more options and a broader spectrum of coverage.

Tyler Bobo is a great resource - but if you want to look closer to Anchorage - I'm local here and can point you in some good directions - or at least give you a broader lay of the land. 

I was given a lead from a lady at work, I will be calling them as well as others to get a broader spectrum. 

If I’m inclined to pay retail, as some investors are, why wouldn’t I buy the house (with less management headache and broader selling pool) than the duplex?

A general power is much broader and not necessary to sell real estate.

Its much broader than just real estate.2) Find a better job.

Turned out to be quite popular, and a surprising moneymaker.Now, with that being said, I have to explain that this unit was only one of several that I previously managed, so the vastly increased operating costs and management time necessary in STRs was spread across a much broader base than your one or two units might be.