This is from a well established insurance company that you would instantly recognize the name.  

IntroductionStaying ahead of the competition is crucial.With emerging technologies revolutionizing the industry, it's essential to embrace these innovations to market properties effectively.Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR)Imagine touring a potential home without leaving your couch.That's the power of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) in real estate marketing.VR allows prospective buyers to take immersive 3D tours of properties from the comfort of their homes.AR, on the other hand, overlays digital information on the physical world, offering real-time property data when you point your smartphone at a building.These technologies provide an interactive and engaging way for buyers to explore properties, making it easier for them to envision their future homes.Artificial Intelligence (AI)Artificial Intelligence is becoming a game-changer in real estate marketing.AI-powered chatbots can handle customer inquiries 24/7, providing instant responses and freeing up agents' time.Machine learning algorithms analyze vast amounts of data to predict market trends, helping real estate professionals make informed decisions.AI also enables personalized marketing campaigns, ensuring that potential buyers receive property listings that match their preferences.Blockchain TechnologyBlockchain technology brings transparency and security to real estate transactions.It creates a tamper-proof digital ledger of property records, reducing the risk of fraud.Smart contracts, built on blockchain, automate and streamline the buying process, eliminating the need for intermediaries and reducing transaction costs.Buyers and sellers can have greater confidence in the authenticity and history of a property, making transactions more efficient and trustworthy.3D PrintingYou may have heard of 3D printing, but what exactly is it, and why is it so exciting?

quite a bit of people starting out seem to want the instant gratification of $100-$200/month initially than start off negative and be thinking 5, 10, 15, 20 + years out. 

I wanted to start a real estate portfolio and friends of mine were from that area and still have family there so we had an instant local contact for property management that we felt at the time was trustworthy.

You won't make instant equity on the deal, meaning you won't be able to refinance right away and reuse the money for another deal.

I am 18 years old and have just discovered real estate and it instantly felt like something I wanted to do. 

@JD Martin I'm sure you will remember this one...Name that tune :-)"As we celebrate mediocrity all the boys upstairs wanna seeIs how much you'll pay for what you used to get for free"Instantly I thought "bottled water" lol. 

We were never planning to spend this much on the property and it is hard to instantly come up with this much cash, and it is even harder to drop that much money when I am not sure if I would be able to recoup it.Moreover, we are not 100% sure that the Scope of Work we have would take care of all the issues especially the structural ones.

Along with the purchase of the house was an instant family as my new wife was raising 3 girls from a previous marriage.

I am pretty sure there are probably reits out there that do the same thing and folks can just invest in their stock and have instant liquidity  returns probably a little lower.. but lots of options out there for sure.