If you have not already purchased this policy, I would look for a policy that provided a stated amount deductible for wind/hail vs. a % deductible.

This helped my Debt to income a ton and I was able to close on the deal.

I've been working in this space for a while, so I can definitely share some insights, tips, and even some lessons learned from my own experiences.Whether you’re curious about neighborhoods, market trends, or just how to navigate buying, selling, or investing here, I’m happy to chat.

only one avenue to this and that is an equity partner that shares your dream. 

I hope it works out.

I’ve had several deals like this on the buy side and sell side where the “gremlins” came out and started whispering against my intuitions.  

Not sure about this I hope they can pull it out.  

If you enter at this point, be prepared to ride this wave.

It sounds like you navigated the challenges well and gained valuable lessons for your next venture.

This is true regardless of how long you have owned a vacation rental.