They're right. Insurance costs, amongst other things, have removed many rental aircraft from one of our favourte playgrounds and the tailwheels were the first casualties.
On the other hand, if P1 isn't so vital, you could, for example, do a BFR in a something interesting, such as a Stearman..
If logging time as P1 matters, find a spamcan, pay whatever it costs to checkout and rent, because it'll still be cheaper than here - and enjoy yourself!
