As a pilot I don't want one. They have a terrible safety record. And wind gusts can cause rotor stall. Which stalls the aircraft. Once one side stalls recovery is basically impossible, especially as they are generally flown low to the ground and accidents are most likely during takeoff and landing. Which is why they have a terrible safety record.
Additionally, performance is generally pretty terrible compared with fixed wing aircraft. The primary reason we don't have fast, affordable, safe, modern aircraft is because of the FAA and regulatory capture. Which 2x-4x increases costs.
Without the FAA preventing free market economics you would be able to purchase a 180knt aircraft for around 80k-100k, with payments over 15-20 years. Basically if you can afford to buy a new bass boat you could afford a plane. But with much better long term value held in the asset.
Fair enough, you clearly have deeper knowledge on the subject, thank you for the explanation.
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