This may be because (1) until recently interest rates were trending lower so if the lender is getting a higher rate on subject note than he can obtain on new note there’s no monetary incentive to call the note (2) in the past technology did not exist to identify the property transfers (ten years ago county recording docs were not online) and (3) the lenders rather collect payments than own property.  

I will add, with technology, it is quite easy for overseas investors to invest practically anywhere in the US.

Technology is a good partner the more you know on your own.You should make a list of areas you might be interested in first - maybe you lived there or have friends there, you always wanted to go there - and then compare that list to some best areas list, do some of your own research, and then use a major data tool to look.

I live in a rural market and this type of issue with technology may not be as big a factor in urban areas.

Frankly I think too many people try and "automate" everything with technology that they complicate things so much that it is hard to manage.Remember you will get older folks staying and they might not want to try and use a tablet.I agree with Michael. 

Given the technological world we live in today, it surprising to me that it still works.  

Definitely an owner mindset problem, not a technology issue.  

I wouldn’t invest too much in old technology right before demand creates improvements. 

I was fascinated with the pace of different technology projects taking root in Dubai in 2019 and that is when I was looking into Marina and JLT areas.

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