Insurers are now looking at roof conditions, over hanging trees, type of water pipes, and electrical. 

If there are roof issues, trees over hanging the roof, debris in the yard or whatever client's are getting non-renewal notices.The vast majority of insurance carriers are unprofitable or have just now started to return to profitability from several bad years.

I am dealing with this situation with a client of mine where proving those payments is hanging up the refinance, so as long as it is clearly documented with the exact lease amount being paid over that time in the account, then most groups should be fine. 

However, like you I'm looking for low hanging fruit (easy improvements) to set myself apart from other units.

Kids have been BULLIED online, or called names by someone online that they've never met, that led them to go home and hang themselves.  

Experienced old timers just hanging out for the fun of talking deals and teaching the newbies.

Additionally, a property with a pool and a spacious backyard is a huge draw, as guests love the idea of relaxing by the pool and hanging out outside enjoying the fresh air.

Every waking moment, no joke. 0 time off, no TV, no hanging out, just eat, sleep, work, on THIS, repeat. 

Hang in there!

Any advice is greatly appreciated :)Get to know one developer socially that you get along with well.Share your interest in the business.Seriously, meet for a coffee seems really (W2)....probably isn't the best thing.If you are (W2) your wage slave hours might conflict with the business hours of your intended teacher.But seriously, meet for a coffee with your carpenter, landscaper and close friends.I think the best way to learn is to hang out together as friends with a mutual interest, but if you are (W2)-ing all day...that leaves no hang out time.Go to a 2.5 hour lunch on a moments notice, hang out together in the office, go look at sites together....What is a finance professional--a lender, a CFO, an accountant, a spreadsheet guy running calcs, a statistician, etc???