The difference is the Hotel industry has a Huge lobbying arm that is taking any advantage that they can.

Another example of government control over private  industry!

I am not looking to be paid, just looking to gain experience in the industry I am interested in working in.

If you're just going to mail, I think industry average responses are 1-3%.   

I am developing my skills with 3D photography/tours as well as graphic design and digital marketing.Any ideas on whether I should live for free in Lake Tahoe and work as a real estate agent in a competitive/low volume market or move back down to my college town of Santa Barbara and pay rent while building a real estate career there?

The area seems to have extremely high-paying jobs or service industry paying jobs with not much in between (other than your teachers/nurses/etc).

Good afternoon BP users,I am interested in getting into the REI industry and I’m curious to know if there is a way to get a down payment via alternative financing or private lending. 

Also, if you have any industry in your area think about offering weekly furnished rentals.

That being said, you certainly have some options as to what you can do to get involved in the industry.

Is there any advice, tips or tricks that could help out as a newcomer to the industry?