Sometimes a name search will also reveal things on people not usually available until the technology of today. 

So most agents are only putting about half of that $12k in their pocket, and out of that $6k they have to cover all of their operating expenses: licensing fees, MLS/ Realtor Association fees, continuing education classes to stay compliant with licensing requirements, monthly "desk" fees/ technology fees to their brokerage, health insurance for themselves and their family, errors and omissions insurance (required), marketing, car, car insurance, gas, clothes, computer/ software, cell phone, closing gifts, signs, photography, staging if they offer that, etc.

A strong partnership benefits both parties.Happy vendors are more likely to prioritize your jobs and provide high-quality service, benefiting both tenants and owners.Balancing Stakeholder NeedsBalancing these relationships requires a strategic approach:1.Standardized Processes: Implement systems that ensure consistency and efficiency in addressing maintenance requests, approvals, and payments.2.Transparency: Use technology, like owner and tenant portals, to provide real-time updates and visibility into ongoing issues.3.Regular Communication: Maintain open lines of communication with all stakeholders.

It's a 3 bedroom house and we plan to use technology such as a smart lock, WIFI exterior cameras, and a smart thermostat.

A more accurate way to describe it is "I received no income" - because you can have deals but still have no profit if your expenses are greater than your income.If you were actively looking for deals (and can document it) - as opposed to merely planning to start later - then you file Schedule C and claim business expanses such as marketing, driving, technology and so on. 

Other examples of sketchy things Elon has done are his "FSD" technology claims being false (was under investigation for this I believe but the DOJ will probably drop that now), engaging in stock manipulation and making no secret about it ("Funding Secured"), the 2019 robotaxi event where he said they'd be on the streets in 12 months (still waiting), the recent Optimus robot event where the robots were supposedly AI but were actually controlled by humans with remotes backstage, taking deposits 10 years ago for roadsters that were never made, inflating Tesla range estimates, falsified displays and corporate orders to talk owners out of bringing vehicles in for corrective service, highly questionable government contracts... there are so many examples that are arguably unadulterated fraud. 

It was vital that the house be in close proximity to the one who knew how to do the repairs, because of the technology of our current time theoretically Id be able to monitor and track progress with a trust worthy foreman whos on the job, performing repairs, managing subs, and moving the needle.

--- This includes requiring Housing Commissions to make better use of technology.

I want to be on top of that technology and then teach it via my new Podcast.That's the plan!

There are several large hospitals, universities, technology startups, and a diversity of small businesses.