Real Estate investors, brokers, wholesalers etc have to look at what value they add to the ecosystem.

And, likely because home runs are more common in this world than on publicly listed properties you can find on the MLS.Wholesaling and wholesalers are a real part of the ecosystem, but not the 80/20 of this industry, or even the 90/10.I agree that wholesale deals are no different, and often no better, than on-market deals, and come with added risks, faster closing timetables, and the need for cash or hard money in many cases.I've contemplated listing my properties "off-market" in the past, and even gotten some inbound interest.

The pool looks more like it's own ecosystem.....

This balanced approach may contribute to a more resilient lending ecosystem.4.3 Technological Innovation:Industry players must invest in technology to stay competitive.

It looks like I need to dive deeper into this in order to identify the best automation ecosystem for my needs!

While my job is what brought me into this AMAZING community, I am so excited to join the ecosystem and learn all there is to know about real estate investing! 

So far I would have to say Quickbooks Online (QBO) as it has a good ecosystem to capture all sorts of expenses.

@Chad Johnson fun article about our entrepreneurial ecosystem that just ran in Atlanta.

Is there an established STR eco system to allow a remote foreign investor to successfully own and rent out a  property, i.e. multiple competitive Property Management companies, abundant labor supply and services, friendly government policies and tax schemes? 

The beaches, the mountains, rainforest, and all of the ecosystems that exist on the island are stunning.