I'm a newbie but I train a lot on understanding real estate investing meaning I'm picking up that phone having those difficult conversations, going out touring properties improving my awareness of recognizing a good deal.

You might have the expertise to recognize pitfalls in a real estate transaction and trust an technology to vet service providers in the transaction but a lot of people don't, can't or won't. 

That said, I'm trying to be eyes wide open, and recognize the potential for that market to remain flat or even regress over the next decade while the state figures out how to balance and budget without further taxing a base that can't handle anymore.

Honestly, if he does that, I'm not sure people will even recognize the house once they get on the street.

You will be recognized as an “expert” just by having the book and your background.

Also I can recognize the revenue through my business as opposed to through the IRA.

@Elbert Dockery I recognize each of you as local experts in the Chicago area as I’ve read many of your posts on BP and I always appreciate your input. 

Then check those underwriters to see if indeed they are a recognized agent for those insurance companies.Google Maps is your friend.

It'd be a shame not to turn those books into a financial benefit.I recognize what you really need is to identify where to actually take the things. 

So, to recap, meeting the demands of the modern homebuyer requires all of us to recognize there is a problem with how things have always been, accept that change is needed and seek out solutions that solve those problems.