I'm hearing that there is a mini tech driven boom in that area due to tech companies moving in and the thriving startup ecosystem.

I deal with on a daily basis, individuals who are entirely incompetent, representing reasonably competent people, and I have to believe that the nearly non-existent barriers to entry and the recent romanticism of the career are the major contributing factors to the aforementioned ecosystem. 

Unfortunately, we chose to pay for an education program that didn't have an eco-system of potential investors once we finished the program. 

If you wanted to stay in the AMEX ecosystem and don't spend enough regularly to make cards with annual fees worth it then you are probably limited to the Amex Magnet card with its 200 bonus and flat 1.5% on everything (blue card is 1% on non-category spend so magnate is slightly better).  

They are following Apple in creating an ecosystem that builds loyalty.

His control of this ecosystem of students and investors is invaluable to a new investor.In less than six months being a member, I've had the opportunity to invest in many deals, and have chosen to invest in 5 different deals in 4 different states, buying 8 apartment complexes totaling 1091 units.I invested in all of these passively, from my home in St.

Brad is a great coach and the ecosystem of students working together is outstanding.  

The BP ecosystem has been an incredible source of learning and insights for me and I look forward to getting more involved with the community, especially other investors and professionals in the Western Washington area!

Hello @Matthew Reid Welcome to the real estate ecosystem :) Did you complete real estate course yet?

I can see this tech-enabled rental ecosystem start to pick up steam in the near future.