A Vaccine, unless a miracle happens (good possibility of this due to advances in technology) looks to be 12-18 months away.There may also be drugs, such as the AIDS Cocktail, that may reduce the death rate.There are still lots of unknowns, and China is massaging the data on the death and infection rate and still not allowing CDC to visit China to gather information.The travel ban from China to the US, plus the 14 day quarantine, seems to have helped a lot to keep the US infection rate low.The question for the US economy, is what impact will the CoronaVirus have on other countries economies?

The way that technology is disrupting the real estate industry, I believe that agents will either have to get better or get out...and that is a good thing for everyone!

I chose the small brokerage route, where I have access to my principal by phone 10am-9pm daily, though there is little to no technology available, and there was no formal training programs.

Modern technology has made that a non factor.

Industries that operate here cover the gamut — from healthcare to film to technology – and keep Atlanta’s economy stable and protected in the event of any industry-specific slumps. 

I also agree that today's technology has greatly reduced the need to visit in person.

Leeches and other bloodsuckers preying on those who are newer to real estate.Brokers and agents are relics trying to hang on to unnecessary commissions and wasted money when technology can do almost all of it without all the horrendous commissions and charges.It is called an efficient market.

We work with out-of-state/foreign investors consistently and the key is communication and being the type of company that is technologically forward-thinking (i.e. the ease of sharing photo/video updates and making selections for your property).Your first protection is making sure you can run the numbers for the right deal - looks like you have a good head for the numbers you need to hit, so you're on the right track already!

There are some CRM’s like investorfuse that have 50% of the system already in place for you if you are willing to pay a monthly fee for the technology.

Have professional and investment experience in the following areas,- Instutional capital- Instutional multifamily and mixed use management- Direct investment- Capital raising- Commerical and Residential real estate- Industry technology specifically in the Artificial Intelligence space.- Hard money lending (Single Family fix and flips to value add commerical project)I am availble to further disucss any of the above as well as can provide insight into other issues.