I can agree that technology and times have changed so agents must adapt accordingly and offer more than the other guy (or gal).Many of the arguments of how easy it is to list or be a buyers agent come from the investor points of view.

The human brain is a wondrous tool which can adapt very quickly if left unhindered.

Consider making slight adaptations to your criteria, so that a deficit in one aspect can be compensated by being over-qualified in some other aspect.

Education is changing and unless those traditional forms of education adapt to the market, I think the public will finally start to realize your point, Ben.

Unfortunately energy efficiency is slow to adaptation in residential.

If the valves to the two adapter hose connections were closed before turning off the water, there is water in the adapter that will freeze and your outdoor faucet will crack due to the freeze, once is thaws, you have a flood.

if i spend money to improve the property (for business purposes), are the garbage disposal fees in connection to the improvement considered a capital expenditure even though it does not "add to the value or useful life of property or adapts property to a new or different use"?

Like the smart buggy whip manufacturers who became carburetor builders, realizing that they were in the vehicle acceleration business, we adapt. 

I thought about setting it up as an apartment and various other ideas but honestly I'm sick of trying to adapt to their awful interface, so I'm going to attempt Rentler.   

When you read ANYTHING, you have to adapt it somewhat to your area and your expertise. 10+ years ago I read Deals on Wheels.