They may surround themselves with others willing to take on the more mundane tasks they used to do but they're constantly forging ahead into the next challenge.The way people view or approach something is crucial. 

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!

Was looking to speak with an investor who owns a 5-6 bedroom cabin in pigeon forge that has an indoor pool?

I see real estate investing as a vehicle for long term wealth and financial freedom and plan to quit my teaching career and manage/grow our investment portfolio long term.We are looking to enter the market in short term rentals in the Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville area of Tennessee.

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.

However, that is of course a question your market needs to answer for you, not some random opinion from the internet - he he.If you are going to pony up for a new floor and pulling the plywood is part of that, one option there is to go old-school classic mixed with modern technology.

I really need something that we can put on autopilot but also can be sure it is giving us the latest data and smart technology. 

You should check out the Exchange building downtown if you are interested that kind of thing the owners have turned most of their units into airbnbs and have been using blockchain technology to run a keyless operation for their tenants.