I like the lower management fees and the idea of using technology to try to automate business processes.

There are so many options out there that bring technology to properties that residents would rather interact with, like texting, etc.

Then I brainstorm options in a people/process/technology framework. 

I would recommend just going to their website and filling out the inquiry form, the agent I worked with was Kyle B but it seems like part of their schtick is that it's all technology based insurance brokering to save you $ so I don't know that reaching out to a specific agent like a normal insurance quote would work!

It would be interesting to hear about the technology landlords use for leasing, property management software, unattended leasing, AI, deposits, and more.

We need to continue to be at the forefront of technology, then get more in front of it on the military and mathematics end.

However, both mobility and technology and the ability of more people to work where they do not live, has grown this niche, as @Dennis Smith has argued.

I currently work in the Information Technology sector as a programmer analyst and am looking to start this exciting adventure toward financial independence using real estate as the vehicle.  

If you operate an STR, gross income is your total rent paid by your guests, before any subtractions.To figure out your taxes, you take this gross income and subtract from it all allowable business expenses: marketing, education, technology, licenses and fees (including Airbnb and credit card fees), office expenses, business driving and so on.

Lost in all of this has been the significant role technology now plays in listing and selling real estate.