Logically I can't make a solid business case to cancel them, as the cash flow is fine vs losing it all with a tornado.

Even if they have plenty of money saved, sometimes the fear of losing the money in an investment is too great.

I guess a flat seasonal fee like any insurance policy, sometimes you win, sometimes you lose.

We're closing next week on an event venue with 10 lodging units on-site. 

The other site that I would be looking at is meetup.com as well, they have a lot of meetups in your area that you can attend to get in front of people doing the stuff you want to be doing.  

If you don't want to manage the property at all, you are losing money on the management when small scale management is not hard at all with a little help.

Based on my experience coaching investors with my husband, who was a realtor many years ago, I strongly advise that, regardless of whom you work with, you meet the team, conduct thorough market research, get an appraisal, schedule an inspection, and also arrange for a site visit.

There are plenty of entry roles from cold calling, scrubbing data and find deals for investors, leasing assistant, work on construction sites, office admin, project coordinator, Title assistant, RE photographer, transaction coordinator.. on and on. 

However, if the market turns, it could add pressure and cause you to lose your primary residence.5. 

It's very easy for us to lose sight of these truths and blame performance on over-saturation and legislation.