Technology makes long distance investing possible, but it's still easier and less risky to do it close to home. 

It's straight up math & technology.

They use technologies such as drone flyovers, infrared imaging, and LiDAR.

Doug, you’ve gone with “what works” for you, not all the “latest fancy” technology, for technology sake.  

They showed the property's elevation relative to the base flood elevation (BFE) for its flood zone.With Risk Rating 2.0, FEMA now uses advanced technology and data models (like topography maps, elevation data, and geospatial technology) to automatically assess elevation for rate calculations.How Elevation Impacts Rates Now- Higher Elevation = Lower Risk: Properties located at a higher elevation are less likely to flood, which generally results in lower premiums.- Lower Elevation = Higher Risk: Properties at lower elevations or in flood-prone areas typically face higher premiums.- Natural vs.

,and there was technology out there that would make your decision easier.

Treasury, HUD, and market participants/investors will have to carefully navigate many thorny issues, including: - Increased Market Competition: Fannie and Freddie will compete more aggressively for mortgage business, which will lead to innovation but also potentially higher risk-taking.

For someone new to STR, what technology/websites have you STR Pros found to be the most useful?  

And technology aside, this business hasn't changed much in the last 20 years.

Quote from @Sacramento Juarez: Quote from @Bobby Seegmiller: I consider myself a savvy investor, wrote a ebook on foreclosures, sat down at lunch and looked Tom in the eyes, been to his home, analyzed the business, reviewed the technology and CRM, chatted with their closers and am unfortunately in the same boat as all of you.