@Jason Hanson If you haven’t already selected a platform, you might want to check out Avail (formerly Rentalutions).

I didn't see a specific subscription for the BiggerStays newsletter, but selected the Short Term Rental newsletter. 

As Avnos scales up its operations, this technology could have far-reaching effects on both climate action and economic development in Kern County and beyond.This pilot project represents a significant step forward in the fight against climate change while providing tangible benefits to the local community, setting a precedent for future initiatives in sustainable technology.

Tenant selection is critical though.  

Usually what I do is tell them the house is now gone if I've selected someone else. 

The combined effect is that premium increases will normalize going forward.I have a feeling if I had an investor on the phone that was reading headlines about insurance premium spikes, the above would satisfy them.  

What role do private money lenders and hard money loans play in creative real estate financing, and how can investors effectively utilize them?

This isn't simply subtracting REI time when you are acting as a PM, this is also "losing" the compounding effect of your time when your PM "job" takes time away from your REI "business".You can always get your lost money back, you can never get your lost time back...so don't lose it.

My focus is mostly on land banking, a convenience store, and, more recently, providing judicial services for a select handful of foreign investors.

Both of these are niches that only select banks/lenders specialize with.