The policy was $2200/year ($1.1M Bldg coverage and $1M Business liability coverage in this apartment LLC) and I haven't had a single claim in my past 5 year history.

Sell your investment property and buy the land for your business. 

And technology aside, this business hasn't changed much in the last 20 years.

I'm eager to grow my book of business in various markets and connect with active wholesalers.

How do you approach educating people on the realities of the business? 

I personally think they are a good company (that's why I hired them) but they may be too 'busy' for small fish like us.

You'll find a lot of hard working contractors.Have something to write on as many of the contractors won't have business cards.You'll still want to screen them a bit because, "there's a reason they work with the hands, not their heads":)

They lower taxable income for federal taxes but not for FICA.However, employer contributions made by the S-Corp are not subject to FICA and count as a business expense.Make sure your W-2 correctly reports wages, deferrals, and FICA wages.

I do business with people I have met before, not the sudden opportunist who wants a deal.  

Make sure you connect with the NHREIA, great group, they have monthly meetings in Manchester and a busy FB group with 3500+ members.