Outside an investor perspective, back to when I lived in apartments, my car was broken into 2x in 3 months and I had almost $2k worth of things stolen (stereo system and laptop from my trunk).

I find that having it on the phone is a plus as I can check deals quickly without pulling out a laptop or tablet.

Would it be better to have a laptop set up that they can use to apply there or maybe send the link via email instead?

Consider the replacing your lithium batteries in your phones and laptops and electronics with micro gas engines.

It can be done, but just know that you will not only be running that race competing with the locals, you will have to run it with a back pack full of rocks! 

When is it going to be ok for me to walk into best buy and load up a couple of carts of laptops and walk out?

I'm looking at buying a new laptop and was curious what investor and agents would recommend.

Hiking the Inca trail without worrying about having the time off from work, or backpacking across Europe for 2 months, all while your bank account keeps growing.But you also have to remember that real estate is not the only path the to financial freedom.  

It always hits me when I go back country camping and watch the sun rise while enjoying a coffee - everything I really need fits in my backpack (including a micro coffe maker)!

If you are renting a car, you don't know the license plate number until you arrive, and most vacationers aren't toting around PCs and printers.