Sadly, this price-gouging behavior has become the unfortunate new norm in the insurance industry.

Within the Industry.

Quote from @Brandon Croucier: Hey Bruce,I recommend working with an experienced DSCR Broker who knows the ins and outs of the industry to guide you in to the right product and pricing for you. 

By and large, QI's have very high ethical standards, and are sometimes overlooked as the engines of this tax saving tactic.]REPUTATION MARKERS 📊INDUSTRY STANDINGMembership in professional organizationsLeadership roles in FEAEducational contributions to the industryRelationships with major title companiesCLIENT RELATIONSHIPS 👥Testimonials from CPAs and attorneysReferences from title companiesLong-term client relationshipsTransparent fee structuresRELATIONSHIP RED FLAGS 🚩Overly familiar with your realtor/brokerKickback arrangements (illegal!)

I'm looking at wine region property.  

Its a lot of money to put into someone who's new to their life or the industry.

I don't disagree that Airbnb claims can be difficult but this is all very common in the industry. 

You will lose one of the best benefits of the real estate industry, appreciation.

I don't recommend jumping into this world if you have no experience in the industry.4.

What do you do in the tech industry?