I wouldn't say it's a necessity to have something like that in your domain name, but it will definitely make it clear to people exactly what you do, and possibly make it easier to remember than "johnsmithrealestate.com" as an example.

@Michael Quarles  I don't doubt you have some heavy hitter marketers I think the general BP population would probably get some value out of understanding exactly what it takes to really move up the food chain and be making millions a year in this business. and spending big bucks on marketing is one necessity generally.

I think being an educated human is a necessity.

What are the "must haves" that should be included in a policy and the extra protection coverage that would be a nicety but not necessity?

Closing in an LLC is a necessity for us

A C-D can experience market decline. because there not the greatest areas, people are not exactly clamoring to live there, they live there out of budget necessities.

If a closet is a necessity for it to be a bedroom , then I own 2 houses with no bedrooms .  

Networking through REIA's and other avenues with local investors is a necessity.

Plus, they handle online rent collection (a necessity if you don't have a property manager!)

Quote from @JD Martin: I can't speak to rates - I think eventually they come down out of sheer necessity - but as far as the economy we must be living in an insulated bubble up here in Northeast Tennessee; no one has bothered telling us the economy is bad.