I am a real estate agent and investor located in Charlestown MA, and I specialize in using technology to streamline the real estate game for others.

Deep subsidies are moving some technology industries in, but those folks can buy a house for pretty cheap as opposed to renting something standard. 

@Edgar GonzalezThere are ways to get access to the MLS even if you are not a licensed RE Agent but with the technological advancements of websites such as Zillow and Trulia, it might be better to just use those starting out. 

For example, purchasing an abandon mall today to rent to retailers or repurpose has a lot of risk because technology/robotics automation/logistics improvement/amazon could disrupt that market easily.

Although, passing the liability to someone else is always good.http://www.homedepot.com/p/Dustless-Technologies-1...We faced some construction last year.

References for Further Reading:HelloData.ai - 7 Ways to Use AI in Real Estate Investment AnalysisDataRobot - AI for Real Estate InvestmentBuilt In - 20 Examples of AI in Real EstateDealMachine - The Complete Guide to AI in Real EstateLooking forward to your insights, experiences, and discussions on this transformative technology in real estate investing!

For those that plan on self managing, be aware that the learning curve and technology training will require a significant time investment that is going to be steep.

Multiple cars, smart phones, internet, computers, streaming, etc Since 1900, inflation adjusted housing cost is about flat and food has gone down due to advances in farm technology.

I guess that's why they say the first million is the hardest, and honestly I think that's the issue in the technology age every thing is instant gratification phones, dating, food that we cheat ourselves of reaching true fulfillment. love the post though very thought provoking!!

I think during the pandemic, we demonstrated both ends of this spectrum as some folks proved to be pretty idiotic, lazy and selfish......but at the same time we demonstrated and reinforced America's clear place as the world's leader in many ways including technology and innovation.Unfortunately, the "bad luck" culture makes it really difficult and complicated and practically impossible for America to implement any kind of effective safety safety net for the rest of the country that genuinely needs it and will use it properly (i.e., not making it permanent, etc.)https://www.youtube.com/watch?